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- Japan's Defense Ministry displayed the Type-25 surface-to-ship missile system to Kumamoto residents.
- The Type-25 can strike up to roughly 1,000 km, reaching mainland China’s coast.
- Deployment will occur during the Keen Sword joint exercise with the U.S. military later this month.
- Governor Takashi Kimura asked for explanations after the event was postponed from August due to a July earthquake.
- Residents described the missile as impressive and requested additional public briefings.
