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Japan Approves Shoot-Down Policy for Intruding Drones

7/2/2025

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Japan's government has taken a bold step by approving a policy that empowers the Self-Defense Forces to shoot down intruding drones, regardless of self-defense criteria. This decisive action comes in response to a surge in Chinese drone activity, aiming to bolster national security and protect vital facilities from potential threats.

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Japan's government has taken a bold step by approving a policy that empowers the Self-Defense Forces to shoot down intruding drones, regardless of self-defense criteria. This decisive action comes in response to a surge in Chinese drone activity, aiming to bolster national security and protect vital facilities from potential threats.