Japan Accelerates Deployment of Upgraded Type-12 Missiles, Signals Proactive Defence Stance
Japan fast-tracks deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles to 2025, a year earlier than planned, responding to North Korea, China, and Russia’s military threatsIn a significant strategic move, the Japan Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the expedited deployment of the upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) by a year. The deployment, initially planned for 2026, has been advanced to