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Japan likely to deploy long-range missiles in Nansei Islands to counter Ch
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Japan, has recently established a Ground Self-Defense Force camp on Ishigaki Island last month, where all the high-level weapons including type-12 surface-to-ship batteries and other missile units were deployed.
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US military, Japan's forces prepare draft operation plan for Taiwan contin
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 23 (ANI): A draft plan has been drawn up by the US military and Japan's Self Defence Forces to enable the setup of an attack base along the Nansei island chain in Japan's southwest in the event of a Taiwan contingency, reported Kyodo News citing sources.
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Japan to deploy fighter jets to ramp up Nansei Islands defence
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 17 (ANI): Japan will deploy F-35B stealth fighter jets in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture as part of bolstering defences around the Nansei Islands.
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China warns Japan against stoking military, regional tensions over Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 23 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Ministry lashed out against Japanese Defence Chief Nobuo Kishi saying Nansei Islands - southernmost of the Japanese mainland close to Taiwan -- are a source of concern and said that Beijing will safeguard its territory and Tokyo should not stret
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