Japan weighs deploying unmanned submarines in Pacific defense buildup

The Japanese government is considering the full-scale development and deployment of unmanned submarines equipped with anti-ship strike capabilities as part of its efforts to bolster defense posture in the Pacific, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. With China seeking to establish its maritime presence, Japan’s defense posture has been criticized for having “gaps.” The government is expected to explicitly state its “strengthening of response capabilities” in the Pacific in three security-related documents slated for revision by the end of the year, according to the sources. The government is considering the introduction of unmanned submarines capable of carrying torpedoes and […]... Keep on reading: Japan weighs deploying unmanned submarines in Pacific defense buildup