Japan to include denial defense in revised security documents

Focus on preventing invasion from a distance lines up with US strategy against China Drones are expected to form a key part of Japan's denial defense strategy. (Japan Air Self-Defense Force via Kyodo) TOKYO -- Japan plans to include denial defense in its revisions to three key security documents this year, putting more emphasis on using drones and long-range missiles to halt enemy approaches, aiming to align more closely with the U.S. government's current strategy in the region.