Japan Fires Offensive Missiles Abroad For First Time During Joint Drills
Japan fired its Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles for the first time during joint military exercises with the United States. Japan deployed approximately 1,400 personnel and various equipment, including 14 helicopters, escort ships, and Type 88 anti-ship missiles, for the first time as a formal member of the US-Japan bilateral military exercises. The drills involved C-130 transport aircraft and destroyer vessels. This marks the first time Type 88 missiles have been launched during these specific drills. The exercise marks Japan's first participation as a formal member of the drills. The drills involved the presence of US military refueling and transport aircraft at Kadena Air Base. Japan participated in the US-Japan Keen Sword exercises as a formal member, deploying approximately 1,400 personnel.
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“5月6日，日本的88式反舰导弹首次在美飞健兵健军演发射。近日，日本首次以正式成员身份参加美飞健兵健联合军演，派出约1400人，出动14号直升机护卫舰、雷号驱逐舰、88式地对舰导弹、C-130型运输机等武器装备。”
“On May 6, Japan's Type 88 anti-ship missiles were fired for the first time in US-Japan joint military exercises.”
“Japan's Type 88 anti-ship missiles were launched for the first time in US-Japan joint military exercises. Japan participated as a formal member, sending about 1,400 people.”
“May 6, Japan's Type 88 anti-ship missiles were launched for the first time in the US-Japan Keen Sword joint military exercise.”
“May 6, Japan's Type 88 anti-ship missiles were launched for the first time in the US-Japan Keenness joint military exercise.”
“派出约1400人，出动14号直升机护卫舰、雷号驱逐舰、88式地对舰导弹、C-130型运输机等武器装备。”
“近日，日本首次以正式成员身份参加美飞健兵健联合军演，派出约1400人，出动14号直升机护卫舰、雷号驱逐舰、88式地对舰导弹、C-130型运输机等武器装备。”
“May 6, Japan's Type 88 anti-ship missiles were fired for the first time in the US-Japan Keen Edge joint military exercise.”
“We also noticed that at the domestic airbase, there were frequent takeoffs and landings of US military refueling and transport aircraft.”
“Japan Deploys Type 88 Missiles In US Drills”
“日本在美国演习中部署了导弹。”
“日本部署了导弹，参与美国的演习。演习地点在嘉手纳空军基地。”
“Japan Deploys Missiles In US Drills”
“Japan Deploys Missiles In US Drills”
“Japan Deploys Missiles In US Drills”
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