Key Facts
• September 15: U.S. Army’s ‘Typhon’ missile system unveiled at Iwakuni Base, Japan.
• System includes a launcher and command vehicle displayed in front of a hangar.
• Part of ‘Resolute Dragon’ drill involving 19,000 personnel from Japan and the U.S.
• Drill spans Kyushu, Okinawa, and Hokkaido from September 11 to 25.
• ‘Typhon’ can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM6 anti-air missiles.
• First deployment of ‘Typhon’ in Japan; training focuses on anti-ship combat.
• System is trailer-mounted, enabling mobility and rapid deployment.
• U.S. Colonel Wade Germann emphasized interoperability with Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.
• No live missile launches conducted; system to be withdrawn post-drill.
Summary
The U.S. Army’s advanced mid-range missile system, ‘Typhon,’ was showcased at Iwakuni Base, Japan, on September 15 as part of the joint Japan-U.S. ‘Resolute Dragon’ defense exercise. The drill, running from September 11 to 25, involves 19,000 personnel and focuses on island defense scenarios across Kyushu, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. ‘Typhon,’ capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM6 anti-air missiles, marks its first deployment in Japan. The system’s mobility, enabled by its trailer-mounted design, was highlighted during the event. U.S. Colonel Wade Germann praised the exercise for enhancing interoperability between U.S. forces and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. No live missile launches were conducted, and the system will be withdrawn after the drill concludes.
