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Japan Adopts Ask Questions First Shoot Later Air Policy
Tokyo reveals that Japan's jet air force may fire only blanks or warning shots at invading aircraft unless the Defense Agency director approves, a rule that delays direct fire even against identified enemies and ties combat actions to constitutional limits. The defense order, framed as self defense, underscores pacifist credentials and arms limits while acknowledging strategic risks.
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