Japan has launched a land-to-ship missile unit on Okinawa island, equipped with Type 12 missiles. The ceremony marking the launch of the Japanese ground force's first surface-to-ship missile unit took place on the main island of Okinawa. The Japanese Army has deployed the latest Type 12 coastal missile system to Okinawa, as tensions rise around the Taiwan Strait.
As tensions build around the Taiwan Strait, Japan is deploying new military units and expanding its bases on its islands. Last month, a new unit became operational at a Ground Self-Defense Force base on Yonaguni, a tiny isle lying just 110 km from Taiwan. https://t.co/yy0CyNN7jT https://t.co/MFzJLZdckq
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Ceremony marks launch of land-to-ship missile unit on Okinawa island: A ceremony marking the launch of the Japanese ground force's first surface-to-ship missile unit on the main island of Okinawa took place Saturday, as Japan beefs… https://t.co/4xyedcq6OQ #japannews #japantoday
The Japanese Army has deployed the latest Type 12 coastal missile system to Okinawa. https://t.co/7xDKktJld8
A ceremony marking launch of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's first surface-to-ship missile unit on main island of Okinawa took place on Mar. 30, following establishment of surface-to-ship missile regiment on Mar. 21 which equipped with Type 12 missiles. https://t.co/Dj9JaSp3kC https://t.co/m3KBMWUZHR
Ceremony marks launch of land-to-ship missile unit on Okinawa island https://t.co/7khKesy3wX