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Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force Unveils Long-Range Glide Missile Launcher in Large-Scale Exercise

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has begun deploying the launch vehicles for its "Type 25 High-Speed Glide Missile," a long-range weapon also intended for counter-attack capabilities.
  • This marks the first public display of the missile's launcher since its deployment began.
  • The exercise, simulating defense of remote islands, took place at a training ground in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) has publicly displayed the launch vehicles for its "Type 25 High-Speed Glide Missile" for the first time since their deployment. This advanced long-range missile system is a key component of Japan's evolving defense strategy, particularly its "counter-attack capabilities."

The unveiling occurred during a large-scale live-fire exercise conducted at a training ground in Shizuoka Prefecture. The exercise was designed to simulate the defense of Japan's remote islands, a strategic priority given the nation's geography and regional security environment.

The Type 25 High-Speed Glide Missile is a significant addition to the GSDF's arsenal, representing a leap in offensive capabilities. Its deployment underscores Japan's commitment to bolstering its defense posture in response to perceived threats in the region.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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