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U.S. Army Debuts Typhon Missile System in Japan During Resolute Dragon

Beijing demands the system’s withdrawal over claimed regional security risks.

US places 1,000-mile strike-capable missile system near China
The United States conducts a Typhon missile system live-fire exercise in Northern Territory, Australia, on July 16, 2025, launching a Standard Missile-6.
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Overview

  • The road‑mobile launcher was showcased at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni as part of the two‑week Resolute Dragon exercise running through September 25.
  • The Army says there will be no live‑fire events and the Typhon battery will leave Japan after the drill, according to Col. Wade Germann.
  • Typhon can fire Tomahawk cruise missiles with roughly 1,000 miles of range and SM‑6 missiles of about 290 miles, extending land‑based strike and sea‑denial options.
  • China’s foreign ministry criticized the deployment and urged Washington and Tokyo to remove the system, arguing it fuels an arms race and threatens security.
  • The first‑time Japan showcase follows a 2024 deployment to the Philippines and live‑fire testing in Australia as the allies expand integrated deterrence in the region.