An exclusive news report by Yomiuri Shimbun says the Japanese government is considering having over 1,000 of its long-range cruise missile that is under development.
These missiles will be stationed from the Nansei Islands to Kyushu, with the aim of bridging the “missile gap” with China.
The missile will be based on the improve Type 12 anti-ship missile and could enter service in FY 2024.
In order to produce the large number of missiles, the Ministry of Defense intends to request for money in the FY 2023 budget request to help the missile’s component suppliers ramp up their production.
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