Russia demands that Japan dismantle Typhon missile systems

The arms had previously been deployed on Kyushu Island as part of joint exercises with the United States.

Russia's Foreign Ministry demands that Japan remove the American Typhon missile systems, capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles with a range of up to 1800 km and multi‑purpose SM-6 missiles with a range of up to 500 km. The corresponding statement was made by the Russian foreign policy service.

3 September Tokyo sent a protest note demanding to halt the deployment of the systems and to withdraw them from Japanese territory.

In Moscow, the deployment of Typhon in Japan was described as "unacceptable" regardless of the duration and manner of their placement. From Moscow's point of view, deploying short- and medium-range missile systems in Japan threatens Russia's national security as well as "regional peace and stability."

The Typhon system was deployed in Kagoshima Prefecture in May during joint US–Japan exercises Valiant Shield. In September it was planned to be used in maneuvers East Shield, and in mid-October to be redeployed to a US military base in Japan.

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Andrei Rudenko had previously spoken of the "danger of remilitarizing Japan" and warned of Moscow's reaction.

"If such activity continues, Russia will take the necessary retaliatory measures to ensure an appropriate level of its defense capability," he added.

As a reminder, Japan is preparing to deploy its first long-range missiles of domestic production. 9 in March the launchers arrived at a military camp. Later, at a U.S. Navy base in California, a ceremony was held to upgrade a Japan Self-Defense Forces destroyer to launch American Tomahawk cruise missiles.

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