US discusses deployment of medium-range missiles in Japan after withdrawal from INF Treaty
The United States plans to deploy ground-launched intermediate-range missiles, previously banned by the INF Treaty, on Japanese territory. The issue was raised by U.S. Army Secretary Christine Warmuth during a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara in August.
The United States continues to strengthen its defense posture in Asia and is discussing the possibility of deploying land-based intermediate-range missiles in Japan, U.S. Army Secretary Christine Warmuth said during her visit to Japan in August, where she met with Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara. The issue was raised amid discussions on regional security and strengthening U.S.-Japan military ties.
Typhon missiles, which are part of the Multi-Role Task Force (MDTF), were previously deployed to the Philippines to participate in the Salaknib 24 joint exercise. This increase in U.S. military power in the Pacific region underscores the importance of deterring threats emanating from Asia after Washington withdrew from the INF Treaty in 2019.
U.S. plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles in Japan could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the region and increase tensions with neighboring countries such as China and North Korea.
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