00:00Japan's southwestern Kumamoto Prefecture has gotten its first batch of locally made
00:05long-range missiles.
00:06The surface-to-ship missiles are set to be deployed at the end of March.
00:10They have a range of 1,000 kilometers and are capable of reaching China.
00:15This marks a turning point for Japan, which has for decades focused on self-defense.
00:20Local residents are protesting the move, worried that the missiles could put a target on their
00:24backs.
00:24Japanese media report that local officials have not been notified about the plans.
00:28It comes as Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae pledges to boost Japan's defense in response to
00:34growing tensions with China.
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