Japan Set to Station Long-Range Missiles Near China
(MENAFN) Japan is set to station long-range anti-ship missiles in its southwestern Kumamoto province, a move aimed at countering China's increasing military activity in the region, media reported Thursday.
The advanced missiles—capable of striking targets along China’s coastline and reaching most of North Korea—will be positioned at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto toward the end of the current fiscal year, which concludes in March, according to media.
The planned deployment is part of Japan’s bolstered counterstrike strategy and is intended as a strategic deterrent. Tokyo has grown increasingly concerned about Beijing’s operations near the Nansei Islands, a chain stretching southwest from Japan toward Taiwan.
The Japanese Defense Ministry is also seeking to significantly extend the range of its Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles. The upgraded version is expected to reach distances up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), enabling strikes on what officials refer to as "enemy bases."
Japan currently maintains seven surface-to-ship missile regiments, including units in Kumamoto City, Oita, and Okinawa prefectures. Officials are considering gradually rolling out the enhanced Type-12 systems across all regiments.
This latest move underscores Tokyo's heightened focus on regional defense amid what it sees as China's intensifying military posturing.
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