TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Japan won't rule out any options, including counterattack capabilities, as it looks to strengthen its defences in the face of repeated missile launches from North Korea, Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada said on Tuesday.
"In light of this situation, we will continue to examine all options - including so-called 'counterattack capabilities' and not rule out anything as we continue to work to fundamentally strengthen our defence abilities," Hamada told a briefing.
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com
Reporting by Kantaro Komiya; Writing by David Dolan
Editing by Chang-Ran Kim
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.