US prepares to put contentious missile system on China's doorstep
Story by Ryan Chan • 6h
The United States will deploy its "Typhon" land-based missile system to Japan for the first time as part of an upcoming drill, demonstrating the alliance's capabilities amid China's military threat.
In an emailed statement to Newsweek on Friday, the U.S. Army Pacific confirmed that the Typhon system, also known as the mid-range capability (MRC), would participate in exercise Resolute Dragon 25, scheduled from September 11-25 across the Japanese islands.
China's Defense Ministry responded to the upcoming deployment by urging Japan to uphold its commitment to "exclusive defense" under its so-called pacifist constitution amid concerns that the country could return to the militarism of World War II.
Why It Matters
Japan plays a key role in the U.S. strategy to keep China at bay. It is part of the first island chain—a north–south defensive line across the Western Pacific—along with Taiwan and the Philippines, projecting power to deter and defend against potential Chinese aggression.
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