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Sunday, March 11, 2007

LDP OKs interceptor missile authority
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved a guideline Friday stipulating when the defense minister can order the launch of interceptor missiles in the event of an attack without having to gain the prime minister's approval.

The guideline came as the JSADF is preparing to deploy the PAC-3 ASDF base in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture later this month.

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