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Japan’s first missile firing from Philippine soil signals a sharper maritime deterrence posture
Key Takeaways
- Japan fired Type 88 anti-ship missiles from Philippine soil during Balikatan 2026.
- The deployment was the first of Japanese combat troops to the Philippines since World War II.
- The exercise highlighted allied planning around maritime chokepoints near Taiwan.
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