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Japan’s hypersonic ‘ship killer’ missile system can help Philippines deter China threat: analysts
Observers say the ability will have implications for the Philippines, particularly in areas fronting the South China Sea. Joshua Espeña, a resident fellow and vice-president of the International Development and Security Cooperation, said Japan’s new …