Japan deploys long-range missile launcher in drill with US

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Japan deployed a long-range missile launcher during a major field drill with the United States, NHK and The Straits Times reported. The weapon, the Type-25, is a domestically produced missile designed to be fired from a vehicle-mounted launcher. The drill featured new missiles and comes as Japan expands its stand-off strike capabilities under a defense buildup. No further details on the location or scale of the exercise were given in the reports.

Why it matters：The drills showcase Japan's move toward longer-range strike weapons, a shift with direct consequences for the military balance in East Asia.

Key points

  • The Type-25 is a domestically produced missile fired from a vehicle-mounted launcher.
  • The drill with US forces featured new missiles.

Sources (original reporting)

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