US EditionJapan to Deploy Missiles on Island Near Taiwan by 2031
Japan will station Type-03 medium-range surface-to-air missiles with a 50km range on Yonaguni Island to strengthen air defenses amid rising tensions with China.
- By March 2031, Japan will deploy surface-to-air missiles to Yonaguni Island, the government set a timeline since 2022; Yonaguni is about 110km from Taiwan and visible from its shore.
- Rising mistrust between China and Japan has strained ties despite their trade, as officials fear an assault on Taiwan could draw the United States and allies into conflict.
- The missile system will feature about 50km range and 360-degree coverage, tracking up to 100 targets and engaging 12, while the Yonaguni unit is manned by roughly 160 Self-Defense Forces personnel.
- The diplomatic tensions with China have risen after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japan's parliament on November 7 last year that force against Taiwan could warrant a Japanese military response, seen as interference by China.
- Providing a first concrete schedule now positions Yonaguni for implementation, with the March 2031 timetable set since the 2022 announcement, following leadership change last month.
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Japan to Deploy Missiles Near Taiwan
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Japan to Place Surface-to-Air Missiles on Island Near Taiwan
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