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Japan fires Type 88 Missile in landmark test as military strategy shifts amid China-Russia concerns
The test involved the Type 88 surface-to-ship, short-range missile and was conducted at the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range, ...
Japan conducts its first missile test on its own territory
Japan’s army says it has conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory as the country accelerates its ...
Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China
Japan’s army says it has conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory as the country accelerates its ...
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Japan conducts first domestic missile test
Tuesday’s first domestic missile test underscores Japan’s push toward a more self-sufficient military and its acquisition of ...
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Japan Conducts First Domestic Type 88 SSM Test
On June 24, 2025, the JGSDF conducted its first domestic firing exercise involving the launch of Type 88 surface-to-ship ...
Japan launches first missile test on home soil as it looks to bolster defence capabilities to deter China
The test is another signal Tokyo wants to become more self-sufficient as China continues its push through the region.
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Japan’s MHI launches eleventh Mogami-class multirole frigate for JMSDF
Japan is procuring compact, missile-laden multi-mission frigates at a rapid pace to deter China and Russia effectively in the ...
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Japan’s MHI Launches 11th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF
MHI launched Tatsuta, the 11th Mogami-class frigate on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in a ceremony ...
Why Japan just tested a missile on its own turf for the first time
Driven by concerns over China's military might and North Korea's provocations, Japan is moving towards greater defence ...