"...The rocket, widely believed to be a cover for a long-range ballistic missile, would fly over part of the Sakishima island chain in Okinawa Prefecture, which includes the islands of Ishigaki and Miyako..."
Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp
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Republicans To Oppose Missile Defense Cuts in Authorization Markup "...Taepodong 2 long-range ballistic missile and Iran's successful test of a ballistic missile capable of reaching Israel and parts of Europe (see GSN, May 21). "Instead of a missile defense cut, we must invest in capabilities that protect the U.S. homeland, our forward-deployed troops, and allies," said Strategic Forces Subcommittee ranking member Michael Turner (R-Ohio)...."
Reference: www.globalsecuritynewswire.org .
