Japanese authorities are considering the possibility of acquiring sea-launched cruise missiles. Negotiations with
What is known
The purpose of buying cruise missiles is toJapan's desire to counter regional threats. Mostly from North Korea, which launched several ballistic missiles over the territory of the Land of the Rising Sun in a month.
According to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyoseeks to obtain medium-range sea-launched missiles. Other media outlets have noted that Japan is negotiating the purchase of Tomahawk missiles, which are manufactured by the American company Raytheon. The cost of one Block IV missile is about $2 million.
Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno(Hirokazu Matsuno) said the ministers are "exploring" this possibility. However, the decision has not yet been made. A few hours after his statement, the DPRK launched another ballistic missile towards Japan.