Philippines-U.S. Balikatan Exercise: Japanese Defense Minister Witnesses Self-Defense Forces Launch Anti-Ship Missile
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During the Philippines-U.S. "Balikatan" joint military exercise, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, participating officially for the first time as a combat unit, launched Type 88 shore-to-ship anti-ship missiles, sinking a target vessel. Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro witnessed the event, highlighting deepening defense cooperation between Japan and the Philippines.