Japan and U.S. to conduct joint military exercise involving long-range missiles
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Military
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
October 2026
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Japan and the U.S. are planning a joint military exercise in October involving Type-25 surface-to-ship guided missiles. The exercise will focus on sharing target information and launch procedures without actual firing. This move reflects Japan's shift toward acquiring counterstrike capabilities amid regional security challenges.
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