U.S. Withdraws Missile System From Japan Despite China Tensions

In a recent move, U.S. has withdrawn its Typhon intermediate-range missile system from Japan, following its temporary deployment during the recent ‘Resolute Dragon’ joint exercises, confirmed the Japanese Defence Ministry on Monday.

The move came at a time when Japan and China are engaged in a dispute over Japan’s newly elected PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks over Taiwan worsening the bilateral relations.

The Typhon missile system, which was first unveiled at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture in September, can fire Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles and SM-6 air-defense missiles with ranges of up to 1,800 km, putting Beijing, Shanghai, and much of eastern China within reach if deployed from Japan .

Locals have long protested the missile system’s presence at Iwakun