
AI-generated summary
North Korea regularly criticizes Japan's military policies, especially after its decisions to increase its defense budget and purchase long-range missiles.
Japan is preparing for a possible protracted war. This was stated by the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA), TASS reports.
As an argument, the North Korean agency points to the creation by Japan of “additional arsenals.” According to KCNA, Tokyo currently has approximately 1.4 thousand ammunition depots and expects to build about 130 more by 2032. It is indicated that construction sites have already been determined for 65 objects.
The DPRK also drew attention to other Japanese measures in the defense sector: an increase in military spending, the development of long-range weapons and unmanned systems, as well as the use of artificial intelligence.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Japan will continue to increase military spending and expand its arsenals until 2032, according to current plans.
Likely · Within years

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