Japan planning to build missile training site on Pacific island

Japan plans to build a training site for surface-to-ship missile launches on a remote Pacific island, a Defense Ministry official said Thursday, in its latest effort to strengthen the nation's long-range strike capabilities amid China's military assertiveness.The ministry has already informed local officials of the plan to set up the facilities on Minamitori Island, Japan's easternmost island, approximately 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, and start its operation in fiscal 2026 or later, the official said.If realized, the training site would be the first one in the country for missiles …READ FULL ARTICLE