Japan to Dispatch Self-Defense Fleet in Case of Mysterious Vessel`s Appearance

Japan government decided to dispatch self- defense fleet immediately in case mysterious vessel appears in their territorial waters, reported Yomiuri newspaper.

This decision follows mysterious vessel sinking in East China Sea in 2001 last, which is suspected as North Korean ship.

Considering that the mysterious vessel was armed with rockets, etc, Japan will introduce new missile style, which would be loaded with bulletproof devices.

In addition, Japan will re-arrange laws to control mysterious vessels and relax conditions for using weapons for Maritime Police to respond effectively within Exclusive Economic Zone (EZZ), too.

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