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Japan plans to place surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, its westernmost island near Taiwan, by March 2031 (fiscal 2030), according to Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, as Tokyo steadies against China amid Taiwan security concerns and ongoing Senkaku/ Diaoyu tensions; locals worry about militarization of the small island that already hosts an SDF base.
Japan plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by March 2031 as part of a broader defense buildup amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan; the system has about a 50km range, 360-degree coverage, can track up to 100 targets and engage 12, with an electronic warfare unit planned for 2026, and timing may shift with facility upgrades.
Yonaguni, a small Japanese island near Taiwan, is strengthening its military defenses amid escalating tensions between Japan and China, with residents concerned about the impact of the dispute on their peaceful life.