Self-defense forces in Japan are preparing to intercept a ballistic missile from North Korea in connection with the North Korean military’s plans to launch a reconnaissance satellite, the agency reported. Kyodo.
It was noted that Patriot air defense systems were sent to Japan’s southernmost prefecture, and a group of self-defense forces sailed on a privately chartered ship from Hakata port in Fukuoka Prefecture.
The management of the RASZ complexes is on board, in addition, the agency reported that “other equipment” was also loaded on the ship.
On April 19, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced that Pyongyang would launch a military reconnaissance satellite as planned. According to Reuters, citing the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong-un has also ordered the deployment of a constellation of similar spacecraft to boost North Korea’s reconnaissance capabilities.
Former Japanese Ministry of Defense started Preparing response forces for the possible launch of a military reconnaissance satellite by Serena Korea.