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US Army reveals Typhon missile system in Japan as tensions rise with China
- On September 15, 2025, the U.S. military publicly displayed its Typhon missile system, a land-based intermediate-range launcher, at its Iwakuni base in Japan for the first time.
- This reveal comes after the Typhon system was stationed in the Philippines in 2024, a move that elicited strong objections from both China and Russia amid escalating regional tensions.
- The Typhon system, which can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles with ranges beyond 200 kilometers, was showcased during the ongoing Resolute Dragon exercise involving around 20,000 U.S. and Japanese military personnel.
- Colonel Wade Germann emphasized that by utilizing a combination of various platforms and a range of weaponry, the system can pose complex challenges to adversaries, underscoring Typhon’s key role in strategic deterrence.
- The reveal and military buildup coincide with Japan’s accelerating missile capabilities and China’s increased defense budget, underscoring escalating defense postures in the region.
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