When Japan released a revised National Defense Program Outline last December, it listed missile shields as its highest military priority, followed by fending off commando raids or invasions of its remote islands and cooperation in international peacekeeping.

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When Japan released a revised National Defense Program Outline last December, it listed missile shields as the top military priority, followed by fending off commando raids or invasions of its remote islands and cooperation in international peacekeeping.

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Meanwhile, Japan's National Defense Program Guidelines its basic security policy outline which is updated every five years, and due to be completed last December have been delayed until the end of 2010.

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