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Japan just built 3 Hyuga class helicopter assault carriers. They're basically smaller carriers equipped with helicopter wings, instead of airplanes. The Hyuga i
by ovi256 14y ago
Japan just built 3 Hyuga class helicopter assault carriers. They're basically smaller carriers equipped with helicopter wings, instead of airplanes. The Hyuga is equipped with anti-submarine warfare helicopters, so it has a defensive mission, but that can change, and they can be used for force projection.
- jackpirate 14y agoThe defense only clause of Japan's constitution is essentially meaningless because of stretches like this.
- rbanffy 14y agoBy keeping the military well behaved, it saves a ton of money.