Japan Ready to Intercept North Korean Spy Satellite.
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Japan's Defence Minister has ordered the military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite if it falls within Japan's territory. The preparations include deploying troops to minimize damage in case a ballistic missile falls. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should proceed to counter perceived threats from the United States and South Korea.
- Japan prepares to shoot down North Korea satellite if it falls on Japan Reuters
- Japan prepared to shoot down North Korean spy satellite rocket if necessary, minister says CNN
- Eyes in skies: North Korea looks to spy satellites to bolster surveillance capabilities The Japan Times
- Kim Jong Un orders spy satellite launch ABC News (Australia)
- Japan preparing to shoot down North Korea spy satellite if it falls within its territory CNA
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