US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The United States is conducting an unprecedented military operation by positioning the NMESIS anti-ship missile system on Yonaguni Island, located merely 110 kilometers from Taiwan. This strategic deployment occurs during coordinated joint exercises with Japan, reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The move signals strengthened US-Japan defense cooperation and serves as a deterrent amid ongoing China-Taiwan friction and Beijing's assertive military posture near the Taiwan Strait.
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US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan
Unprecedented deployment to Yonaguni, 110km from Taiwan, during joint drills this month comes amid high tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.
