Japan Deploys First Long-Range Missiles as Tokyo Boosts Defense Capabilities
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi described it as Japan’s first deployment of domestically-produced ‘stand-off’ missiles.A Type-12 land-to-ship missile launcher is shown at the Camp Kengun in the Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026. Kyodo News via AP3/31/2026|Updated: 3/31/2026Tokyo has deployed Japan’s first long-range missiles as the country works to boost its defense capabilities, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on March 31.Koizumi told reporters that the upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles were set up at Kengun Garrison in Kumamoto Prefecture, according to a transcript of the press conference.
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