Japan is to field more MIM-104F Patriot surface-to-air missiles in order to get prepared before potential strikes from North Korea as the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) military (KPA for Korean People’s Army) is deemed to be capable of launching some Rodong and Taepodong ballistic missiles:

RIA NovostiJapan plans more Patriot systems to shoot down N. Korean missiles

07:47 11/12/2010 Japan will deploy a larger network of land-based U.S. Patriot PAC-3 systems to ensure effective defenses against North Korean ballistic missiles.>>

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