News Desk. Amidst the increasing strategic tension in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has given a big military message for the first time by firing a missile from a foreign land. The Japanese military test-fired the Type-88 anti-ship missile during joint maritime exercises with the US, Australia and the Philippines.
Let us tell you that this Japanese missile sank a decommissioned warship of the Philippines Navy in the sea within a few minutes. This development is being seen as a strategic preparation of Japan and its allied countries against the growing influence of China.
Japan launches missile from foreign soil for the first time
This is the first time that Japan has fired a missile from the soil of another country. This exercise near the South China Sea has given new indications of security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. During the missile test, the armies of Japan, Philippines, US and Australia jointly demonstrated maritime attack tactics.
According to the report, two stages of Japan’s Type-88 anti-ship missiles were fired, which targeted the Philippines’ old warship BRP Quezon within six minutes. The attack was so accurate that the ship suffered heavy damage and sank into the sea.
Japan’s strategic message to China
Experts believe that this exercise is not only a military demonstration but also a clear strategic message for China. There has been a long-standing dispute between China and many neighboring countries regarding the South China Sea. In such a situation, the increasing defense cooperation between Japan and the Philippines may increase Beijing’s concerns. In recent years, tensions have increased continuously in the Indo-Pacific region due to China’s increasing military activities and maritime claims. In response to this, America’s allies are busy strengthening their strategic partnership.
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