Japan plans missile deployment – Japan missile deployment will position advanced surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, its westernmost island, by 2031, confirmed. The move signals a shift toward stronger defense against regional threats. The missiles, capable of intercepting aircraft and ballistic threats, will extend Japan’s monitoring capacity near Taiwan. Defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi emphasized the deployment … Continue reading Japan plans missile deployment on Yonaguni Island by 2031, heightening Taiwan tensions