Japanese media says system will be used in joint large-scale training exercise next month before being withdrawn from Iwakuni base
Japan is expected to deploy the US-made Typhon missile system for the first time during joint military exercises with the United States next month, according to Japanese media.
Analysts view the move as a strategic signal against Beijing, especially in the event of a conflict over Taiwan.
The Chinese foreign ministry criticised the move on Friday, saying Beijing firmly opposed “the US deployment of the Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Asian countries”.
“The deployment of the system in Japan will further undermine the legitimate security interests of other countries. The US and Japan must not introduce the Typhon missile system,” it said.
