Japan has begun deploying a surface-to-air missile defence system and placed it's armed forces on standby in response to North Korea's decision to launch a long-range rocket, later this month.
A Japanese naval vessel is enroute to Okinawa with an advanced Patriot defence system onboard.
It is believed the North Korean rocket will pass over the Okinawa island chain.
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