U.S. Typhon missile system’s presence in Japan sharpens Asia arms race

The United States on Monday showcased its Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan for the first time, underscoring ...
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Marine commander, Japanese mayor lead patrol aimed at a ‘safe and secure community’

IWAKUNI, Japan — Leaders from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and local governments walked through two districts of this city Friday night in a joint patrol aimed at promoting public safety and ...

US to send Typhon, HIMARS missile systems to Japan for drills amid China tensions

After the joint exercises, the systems will move to a US military base in Japan for storage The US military will deploy its Typhon midrange missile launcher and Himars rocket system to southwestern ...
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US Army shows off Typhon missile system in Japan

The land-based launcher is capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles with enough range to strike China's eastern seaboard The United States on Monday showcased its Typhon intermediate-range missile ...
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Contractor at Marine base in Japan gets suspended sentence for domestic violence

IWAUKUNI, Japan — A Japanese court convicted a civilian contractor at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni of domestic violence assault this week and sentenced him to a suspended, six-month term in prison ...