The U.S. military is deploying some of its most advanced missile systems to Japan for joint training this month, a first-of-its-kind move that underscores both nations’ deepening concern over China’s growing military power.
The Typhon midrange missile system and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS, will participate in the Resolute Dragon exercises held Sept. 11-25 with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force in Okinawa Prefecture and other locations, The Japan Times reported Wednesday.
The drills, which simulate retaking remote islands, are expected to mark a significant step in U.S.-Japan cooperation and come amid Tokyo’s own push to field longer-range strike weapons.
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