High-tech U.S. missile systems come to Japan amid policy shifts and China concerns

High-tech U.S. missile systems come to Japan amid policy shifts and China concerns

"...The Typhon midrange missile system and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) are being “temporarily” deployed and will feature in the Resolute Dragon drills held jointly by the U.S. Marines and the Ground Self-Defense Force in Okinawa Prefecture and other parts of the country from Sept. 11 to Sept. 25 as part of rehearsals for retaking occupied remote islands. ..."

Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp .

Ceremony marks launch of land-to-ship missile unit at Camp Katsuren in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture

Ceremony marks launch of land-to-ship missile unit on Okinawa island

"...establishment of the surface-to-ship missile regiment on March 21. The regiment, equipped with Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles, will keep watch on Chinese military ships that often sail between the Okinawa main island and Miyako Island.

Officers serving in the headquarters of the new regiment as well as troops under their command will total around 200, according to the Defense Ministry. ..."

Reference: japantoday.com .