Japan SDF fires anti-ship missiles in joint Philippine drill

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces on Wednesday fired two anti-ship missiles during a large-scale multinational exercise in the Philippines, with the two countries' defense ministers observing the launches.The two Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles successfully hit and sank a decommissioned Philippine navy vessel floating about 75 kilometers off Paoay on the northern Philippine island of Luzon during the annual Balikatan exercise co-hosted by the United States and the Philippines.The live-fire drill involving about 140 Ground Self-Defense Force personnel was open to the media.Japanese Defense M…READ FULL ARTICLE