Japan has conducted the first public flight test of an upgraded Type 12 missile, a significant advancement in its counterstrike capabilities. This new variant, with a range extended to approximately 1,000 km, can be launched from land, sea, and air, making it a more versatile and unpredictable threat to potential adversaries. The missile's enhanced range and deployment flexibility are seen as a direct response to growing naval power in the region, particularly from China. AI
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