Japan trades its shield for a sword sharpened for China

In the early hours of a quiet morning in March 2026, a tightly guarded military convoy moved through Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan. Its destination was Camp Kengun, a base operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The vehicles carried launch units of the upgraded Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, deployed under strict secrecy. The operation symbolized [...] The post Japan trades its shield for a sword sharpened for China appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-03-19 01:54:33