# North Korea says Japan’s arsenal expansion signals preparation for protracted war

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- TASS, 2026-09-30 04:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2194813

> North Korea’s KCNA says Japan’s plan to build about 130 additional ammunition storage facilities shows Tokyo is preparing for a prolonged war. It links the expansion to increased military spending, long-range weapons, unmanned systems and artificial intelligence, while Japan says the warehouses would support sustained operations in a protracted conflict.