On the recordOctober 9, 2026
Currently, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces are working to strengthen their capabilities in the space domain.
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Shinjiro Koizumi
Liberal Democratic Party
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japantimes.co.jpShinjiro Koizumi: “Currently, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces are working to strengthen their capabilities in the space…”
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Discussing Japan's space capabilities at a news conference.
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