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Offline rangerrebew

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Japan’s Aircraft Carriers That Technically Don’t Exist
« on: October 11, 2025, 11:22:42 am »
Japan’s Aircraft Carriers That Technically Don’t Exist

Japan says it doesn’t have aircraft carriers—yet the Izumo-class ships look and act exactly like them. In this video, we unpack the clever legal workarounds, stealthy naval upgrades, and constitutional loopholes that let Japan build F-35B-ready carriers while still claiming they don’t technically violate post-WWII restrictions.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/japan-s-aircraft-carriers-that-technically-don-t-exist/vi-AA1O10tw?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=235de26c0dcb4caaf5fec2ede30c280b&ei=22
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Re: Japan’s Aircraft Carriers That Technically Don’t Exist
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2025, 12:07:03 pm »
Leading into WWII, Japan had a very good navy, but very bad luck.
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Re: Japan’s Aircraft Carriers That Technically Don’t Exist
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2025, 01:45:37 pm »
It may not be a "carrier" but it's the right concept. Like the Escort ("Jeep") Carriers of WWII.

Smaller target, greater dispersion of forces, fewer eggs in one basket, has its positive aspects.
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