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I have no doubt in my mind that it is related to Japan's intention to prepare for the future where they might need to create their own nuclear weapons. While it

I have no doubt in my mind that it is related to Japan's intention to prepare for the future where they might need to create their own nuclear weapons. While it is true that the processes and technologies used for producing electricity and weapons-grade materials are distinct, there is a clear link between the two. Many of the same principles and skills that are used in the civilian nuclear sector can be applied to the development of nuclear weapons, and countries with advanced civilian nuclear programs often have the technical capabilities and resources to pursue nuclear weapons if they so choose.

panick21_ 4y ago
Yes just as there is a clear link between nuclear weapons and rockets. Just as there is clear link between nuclear weapons and computers. Just as there is a link between nuclear weapons and a logistical network of ports/trains/roads. Its almost like engineering is pretty universal and can be used many different ways. A country that has no nuclear power, but is advanced in all the other fields of engineering could probably slap together a nuclear weapon within a few years if they really needed to. So its pretty simply real, if you are an advanced industrial economy with lots of lots of engineering's, the science is there and you can just throw a lot of money on it. Japan already has developed all the 'secret' technology needed and could spin up a program quickly, if they had nuclear reactor or not.