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Japan Launches Historic Missile Amid Rising China Tensions

6/26/2025

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Japan has taken a bold step in its defense strategy, successfully launching a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile from Hokkaido. This historic test, involving around 300 soldiers, underscores Japan's commitment to military self-sufficiency as tensions with China escalate, paving the way for future long-range missile capabilities.

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Japan has taken a bold step in its defense strategy, successfully launching a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile from Hokkaido. This historic test, involving around 300 soldiers, underscores Japan's commitment to military self-sufficiency as tensions with China escalate, paving the way for future long-range missile capabilities.