# Japan long-range missile capability development > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-long-range-missile-capability-development > Updated: 2026-10-27T17:52:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-explores-using-indian-test-ranges-for-missile-drills ### 2026-10-25: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-tests-new-type-25-long-range-anti-ship-missiles --- Cite as: Japan long-range missile capability development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-long-range-missile-capability-development