Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch
Defense News • 3/26/2026 – 3/30/2026
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- 2026-03-26
- 2026-03-27
- 2026-03-29
- 2026-03-30Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch (current)
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