Japan to Enhance Missile Deployment Across Self-Defense Forces

Japan's Ministry of Defense is set to accelerate the deployment of various long-range missiles across its Self-Defense Forces, according to Ming Pao. The initiative will begin with the deployment of the upgraded Type 12 land-based anti-ship missiles in Kumamoto. By the fiscal year 2026, the ministry plans to station 'high-speed gliding missiles for island defense' at the Kamifurano base in Hokkaido and the Ebino base in Miyazaki Prefecture. Additionally, the Fuji base in Shizuoka Prefecture will receive improved Type 12 land-based anti-ship missiles by the fiscal year 2027, following the introduction of high-speed gliding missiles earlier in March.