US Military to Temporarily Deploy Typhon and HIMARS Systems to Southern Japan
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The US military will temporarily deploy the Typhon land-based missile launcher and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises. The move is seen as a move to deter China. The systems will be moved to US bases after exercises running from late June to September. The Ministry of Defense stated no live-fire training will occur during the deployment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Why are missile systems being deployed in Japan?
- A: To strengthen interoperability between US and Japanese forces and enhance deterrence against China through joint exercises.