Under a U.S. defensive island chain strategy, Japan forms part of the first island chain—alongside Taiwan and the Philippines to its south—which seeks to limit China's military activities within its immediate waters, including the contested East and South China Seas.
onsdag 30. juli 2025
Map Shows US Ally's Bases Where New Counterstrike Missiles Could Hit China
Newsweek map shows the locations of bases where Japan—a United States ally—could deploy new missiles capable of reaching China's coastline to target and sink naval vessels. The upgraded version of the Type 12 missile—which has a maximum range of 621 miles—provides Japan with "counterstrike capabilities" to strike enemy territory directly and "standoff defense capabilities" to eliminate invading forces from beyond the enemy's reach.
Under a U.S. defensive island chain strategy, Japan forms part of the first island chain—alongside Taiwan and the Philippines to its south—which seeks to limit China's military activities within its immediate waters, including the contested East and South China Seas.
Under a U.S. defensive island chain strategy, Japan forms part of the first island chain—alongside Taiwan and the Philippines to its south—which seeks to limit China's military activities within its immediate waters, including the contested East and South China Seas.
