U.S. Typhon Missile System Temporary Deployment to Japan for Joint Exercises

This marks the first deployment of the Typhon system to Japan, following its earlier use in the Philippines in 2024. China asked the U.S. and Japan not to deploy the missile system to the region.

INDO-PACIFIC — A joint military exercise between the United States (U.S.) and Japan will involve the temporary deployment of the Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan, according to announcements from Japanese and U.S. officials.

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The system will be stationed at the U.S. Marine Air Station Iwakuni during the Resolute Dragon 25 exercise. This marks the first deployment of the Typhon system to Japan, following its earlier use in the Philippines in 2024. Russia and China have issued statements regarding the deployment.

Typhon intermediate-range missile system

The Typhon system is designed to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missiles. Tomahawk missiles have a range of approximately 994 miles (1,600 kilometers) for Block IV variants.

SM-6 missiles have an estimated range of up to 230 miles (370 kilometers) in extended configurations. The exercise aims to enhance deterrence, response capabilities, and integrated operations between the two nations.

Acronym Index

U.S.: United States SM-6: Standard Missile-6

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