US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan for first time
Asia-Pacific1 source1 country🔦 Under-reported41m ago
The United States is preparing to deploy the NMESIS ground-based, uncrewed anti-ship missile system to the Japanese island closest to Taiwan. This marks the first time the signature weapon system will be stationed in the area, representing an unprecedented military move.
The deployment occurs amid simmering regional tensions between Beijing and Tokyo concerning the strategic waters surrounding Taiwan.
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South China Morning PostEmphasizes the unprecedented nature of the deployment and simmering regional tensions.