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Lawmakers split on nuclear submarine study
Japan's lawmakers debate adding nuclear submarine research to security documents.
In brief
Japan's lawmakers debate adding nuclear submarine research to security documents. Japan's government plans to revise security documents by year-end but faces division over including nuclear submarine research. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Lawmakers debate nuclear submarine research
Japan's government plans to revise security documents by year-end but faces division over including nuclear submarine research.
Political discussions underway
Discussions have so far been led mainly by some eager politicians, and the purpose of the possible nuclear submarine introduction remains unclear.
Revised documents timeline
Aiming to revise the three documents by year-end, the government is expected to kick off full-fledged coordination with the ruling parties soon on the update.
Potential challenges ahead
Pundits say discussions regarding nuclear submarines may be bumpy, citing the unclear purpose and political divisions.
The bottom line
Japan's government plans to revise security documents by year-end but faces division over including nuclear submarine research.
