* Text informed by StopNATO on June 5, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-06/05/content_11494470.htm
Japan Can Deploy Long-Range Patriot Missiles In Hours, Xinhua News Agency
Fri Jun 5, 2009 8:34 am (PDT)
Top ASDF officer: Japan's missile interceptors ready to be deployed swiftly
TOKYO - Japan's Patriot ballistic missile interceptors could be swiftly deployed if the defense minister gives the order, the top officer of the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) said on Friday.
At a press conference, ASDF Chief of Staff General Kenichiro Hokazono made the remarks in response to rumors that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is likely to test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Once the order is issued, Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) guided missiles could be moved for deployment within three hours, said Hokazono.
The PAC-3 units will be deployed to northeastern Japan and areas in and around Tokyo....
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