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Originally Posted by LG-MAX 2.o
I think this delay is more to get the approval of the population, when Japan sent troops to Iraq and the latest reinterpretation of Article 9 that allows the sending of troops to other countries under the pretext of "collective self-defense ". all these activities had almost 80% of reproach and politicians behind it had problems, we have to remember that although Japan does not officially participate in wars, they are one of the best-trained military groups in the world, participating in regular military exercise with Americans, British, Australians, and because the tensions in Asia it all became more intense and they also have some experience with terrorism.
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True the Japanese are excellent soldiers. Yet getting weapons encased in cosmoline back into being ready for use is a PITA, as well as de-mothballing old tanks, getting off-budget funding for parts you didn't think you'd need to stockpile, and rehearsals all takes time.