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Japan prepares for deployment of its first home-developed long-range missile
Japan deployed upgraded Type-12 missiles with a 1,000 km range to enhance counterstrike capabilities amid rising regional tensions, officials said.
- On March 9, 2026, Ground Self-Defense Force vehicles brought a launcher, a guidance system and other equipment into Camp Kengun, Kumamoto City early Monday.
- Amid rising regional tensions, Japan's Defense Ministry sped up work to build counterstrike capabilities, shifting the missile deployment schedule up by one year, officials said.
- The upgraded Type-12 missile is reported to have an extended range of about 1,000 kilometers and will be deployed across ground, air, and naval platforms, with the next installation planned at Camp Kengun later this year.
- Protesting the secretive delivery, local residents shouted `Stop long-range missile deployment!` after the convoy entered Camp Kengun, critics said, without prior notice from officials.
- As part of a broader plan, Kihara confirmed the deployment will be completed by the end of March, supporting Japan's shift toward counterstrike capabilities and expanded ISR efforts.
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Japan stated this Monday that it is preparing to deploy its first domestic-developed long-range missiles this month, after transporting shuttles and other equipment in the south-west of the archipelago, among what it defines as a "severe" security environment.
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In the early hours of the 9th, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force delivered vehicles related to long-range missiles to the JGSDF Kengun Garrison in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City. The vehicles will play a part in the enemy base attack capability (counterattack capability), and are scheduled to be deployed within this month. However, local governments have not yet confirmed the details of the delivery...
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