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Old 07-30-2007, 04:09 AM   #83 (permalink)
Ucar
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Originally Posted by performance View Post

Japan has no offensive capabilities for a reason. US govt has restricted them from doing so.
Japan's supposed offensive inability is a very questionable argument. The days of the F-4s with no ground attack capability are long gone. Please check the Kai upgrade on the Phantoms, their F-2s, Type 80 and 93 ASMs...

Also check their MSDF capabilities as well. I would be very hesitant to challenge them in the seas, if you read a bit of history.

Of course JSDF are not a global force, however, they do have a credible offensive capability.
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