Japan’s hypersonic subs bring it closer to the nuclear edge

Japan’s push for submarine-launched hypersonic weapons marks a major step toward a more survivable counterstrike posture — one that could eventually give it the foundations of a latent sea-based nuclear deterrent. Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) officially included plans to develop underwater-launched hypersonic missiles in the fiscal year 2027 budget request, intended to strengthen its
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