Japan strengthens intelligence measures to counter growing Russian espionage threats
Japan acknowledged a growing need to counter espionage after a New York Times report identified the country as a 'den of spies' for Russia. Chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara emphasized the need for enhanced measures amid claims that 90% of Russian missiles contain Japanese components. Japan is moving to strengthen its intelligence network in response to evolving security threats.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 01:20 UTC
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