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Japan long-range missile capability development

Overview

Japan has begun demonstrating and preparing for the deployment of its new Type-25 long-range guided missile system. During the Keen Sword joint military exercises with the United States and several other nations, the Japanese Ministry of Defense utilized the domestically produced Type-25 launcher for the first time at the Onohara maneuver area.

The Type-25 is an advanced anti-ship and ship-to-shore weapon with an estimated range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, a significant increase over the previous Type-12 system. This capability allows for engagement across the East China Sea.

To accommodate the requirements of these new long-range capabilities, Japanese officials have dispatched teams to India to investigate the use of Indian missile ranges and test facilities for live-fire training. Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff General Masayoshi Arai confirmed that the mission aims to address training challenges posed by the increased range of the Type-25 and potential new attack drones.

Entities

Japan · Keen Sword 27 · Kyushu · Onohara training area · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Japan explores using Indian test ranges for missile drills

    Japan is inspecting test ranges in India to facilitate long-range training for its Type-25 anti-ship missiles and attack drones, seeking to overcome domestic training limitations.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Japan deploys Type-25 long-range missile in US-Japan exercises

    Japan demonstrated its new Type-25 long-range missile, capable of reaching 1,000 km, during the Keen Sword joint military exercises with the US and several allied nations.

Sources

ipc.digital · news18.com · politika.rs · raillynews.com · thediplomat.com · tvfront.rs