Japan in late-stage talks with US for Tomahawk purchase

Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the United States to buy US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the Yomiuri daily reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed Japanese government sources, Report informs via Reuters.

Tomahawks can hit targets from more than 1,000 km (620 miles) away, putting parts of China and the Russian Far East within range.

Tokyo is seeking its biggest arms buildup since World War Two in the face of Beijing's rapid military modernization and increased activity in nearby waters.