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Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with U.S.

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26 October 2026

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Japan

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Japan deployed its domestically produced long-range Type-25 surface-to-ship guided missile launcher in a simulated drill for the first time during a major joint exercise with the U.S., highlighting enhanced counterstrike capabilities against regional threats.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Japan's move to operationalise a long-range missile launcher signals a new level of military readiness. You need to reassess how shifts in regional security could open demand for defense tech and dual-use systems.

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