“Japan considers the possibility of placing a long-range radius on the Southwestern Kusya Island as part of the country’s efforts aimed at the possibility of “contrast” to defeat hostile goals in the event of an emergency.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Kyodo with reference to government sources
Details: The deployment is expected to begin at the end of the next financial year in March 2026 in order to strengthen the safety of the Southwestern Nanzi Archipelago, strategically important because of its proximity to Taiwan. Fears are growing against China’s possible military aggression against Taiwan.
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China views Taiwan as a rebellious province, which should be reunited with the mainland, if necessary – by force.
The Japanese authorities evaluate the possible places of placement of missiles, as locals are concerned about being a target for hostile attacks, the sources of the publication report.
According to them, rockets can be placed in the garrisons of anti-aircraft missile regiments of self-defense forces in the LUFU, the prefecture of the Otita, and in the city of Kumamoto.
The southern prefecture of Okinawa, which lies closer to the mainland China, is unlikely to become a place of deployment due to fears that this can increase tension in relations with Beijing, sources say.
The missiles that will be deployed is a modernized version of the GSDF-type 12-border-border-controlled GSDF rocket with increased up to 1000 kilometers.
The deployment of rockets in Kushus will allow to cover the area of defeat of coastal regions of North Korea and China.