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Russia Warns Japan of Countermeasures Over US Typhon Missile Deployment in Exercises
Russia has formally protested to Japan over the planned deployment of US Typhon missile systems during the upcoming Orient Shield exercises, warning of unspecified countermeasures. The drills, running from September 8-24, will for the first time include the missile system, which Moscow says threatens its security. The warning comes amid recent diplomatic exchanges over disputed islands.
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Russia Issues Formal Protest Over US Missile Deployment in Japan Exercises
Russia on Tuesday condemned upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, Australia and the United States, delivering a formal protest to the Japanese Embassy in Moscow over the deployment of S. Typhon missile launchers for the drills. The protest was lodged on Monday, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who spoke at a briefing on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
Zakharova said the Japanese side was "firmly informed that provocative military activity near our country's far eastern borders is categorically unacceptable." She added that attention was drawn to reports that American Typhon ground-based systems would be deployed as part of the exercises, and that the embassy was made clear that "the deployment of such weapons on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable as it poses a threat to Russia's security." She also said a warning was issued regarding "compensatory countermeasures" by Moscow aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of national security.
Orient Shield Exercises to Include Typhon System for First Time
The Orient Shield exercises are scheduled to take place from September 8 to 24 across Japan, including in Hokkaido, according to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo. Reports cited by multiple outlets say the drills will involve around 3,700 personnel from Japan, the S. and Australia, making them the largest iteration of the exercise so far. However, TASS, citing the Japanese Ground Forces command, reported that about 1,700 military personnel will take part, which it said would be a record for joint exercises involving the three countries. The discrepancy in troop numbers was not reconciled in the reports.
For the first time, the drills will include S. Typhon mid-range missile systems, which can launch SM-6 and Tomahawk cruise missiles. The Typhon system, capable of firing Tomahawk missiles with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers, has been described by the Japan Times as effectively putting parts of Russia and China within striking distance. The deployment of the system in Japan marks its third use in joint exercises, according to Kyodo News as cited by TASS.
Russia Cites Security Concerns and Calls for Pacifism
Zakharova said Moscow considers the exercises particularly sensitive because they will take place in Japanese regions close to Russia's Far Eastern borders. She reiterated Russia's call for Japan to return to its postwar policy of pacifism, noting that Japan has increasingly strengthened its military capabilities in response to perceived security threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
Moscow has warned that the deployment of American missile systems could trigger unspecified "compensatory countermeasures," a warning that analysts suggest reflects Russia's broader concern over Japan's expanding defense cooperation with the United States and other regional partners. The Modern Diplomacy report noted that the presence of the Typhon system allows the United States to bring ground-based long-range strike capabilities closer to potential areas of strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.
Missile Deployment and Territorial Disputes Add to Tensions
The S. military sent its Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture in June for joint exercises with the Japanese Self-Defence Forces, according to the Japan Times. The launchers are expected to participate in the September exercises before being moved to a S. military base in Japan around mid-October, as reported by Kyodo News. Earlier, in May, there were reports of the S. deploying Typhon and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to southwestern Japan, following a previous deployment in Yamaguchi Prefecture last September that drew residents' criticism for remaining longer than initially explained.
The missile dispute comes amid a series of diplomatic protests exchanged between Russia and Japan following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to a disputed Russian-controlled island near Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the trip "absolutely unacceptable," prompting Moscow to summon Japan's ambassador to protest what it described as anti-Russian remarks by Takaichi and her foreign minister. The territorial dispute centers on four islands seized by the Soviet Union in the final days of the Second World War, which Japan calls the Northern Territories and Russia considers part of the Kuril Islands.
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Framing: Russia criticizes Japan-U.S.-Australia military drills featuring Typhon missile system
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Russia on Tuesday slammed large-scale joint Japan-U.S.-Australia military exercises scheduled for later this month, delivering a formal protest to the Japanese Embassy in Moscow about the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile launchers for the drills.
The Orient Shield exercises will run from Sept. 8-24 across Japan — including in Hokkaido — and will see the deployment of the powerful Typhon midrange missile system for the first time, according to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo.
The advanced weapon can fire Tomahawk cruise missiles as far as 1,600 kilometers — effectively putting parts of Russia and China within striking distance.
Russia's RIA news agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova: “The Japanese Embassy was clearly informed that the deployment of this type of weapon on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable, as it poses a threat to Russia’s security.”
Framing: The headline emphasizes Russia's warning to Japan over the US Typhon missile deployment.
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Russia warned of possible countermeasures over Japan's deployment of US Typhon missile systems, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday
Zakharova told a briefing on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the Japanese Embassy was informed that the deployment of this type of weaponry on Japanese territory is absolutely unacceptable
Moscow had warned of retaliatory measures to ensure national security
The Typhon missile system, deployed by the Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture for the Valiant-Shield exercises,is capable of carrying Tomahawk missiles with a range of up to 1,600 km
It is the longest-range ground-based weapons system deployed in Japan, Xinhua News Agency reported
Zakharova reiterated that Russian sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands was beyond question
She said the Russian Foreign Ministry had lodged a diplomatic protest with the Japanese embassy on Monday over the planned military exercises
In May there were reports regarding US deploying Typhon mid-range missile launcher and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to southwestern Japan
The systems will be deployed to the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Kanoya Air Base during the Valiant Shield and Orient Shield joint exercises between June and September, Kyodo News reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter
After the drills conclude, the Typhon and HIMARS systems will move to a US military base in Japan for storage
The Typhon system was deployed in Japan for the first time last September during large-scale joint exercises in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan,which sparked residents' criticism after the system remained there far longer than initially explained
Framing: Russia's warning to Japan regarding US Typhon missile drills
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Russia condemned upcoming military exercises involving Japan, the United States and Australia, warning that the deployment of US Typhon missile systems on Japanese territory poses a direct threat to Russian national security
The exercises are scheduled to conduct the Orient Shield exercises in Japan from September 8 to 24
Around 3,700 personnel are expected to participate, making this the largest edition of the exercises so far
For thhe first time, the drills will include US Typhon mid range missile systems capable of launching SM 6 and Tomahawk missiles
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow had formally protested to Japan over the planned deployment
Moscow considers the location of the exercises particularly sensitive because they will take place in Japanese regions close to Russia's Far Eastern borders
Moscow has warned that the deployment of American missile systems could trigger unspecified “compensatory countermeasures.”
The Typhon system has already been deployed to Japan for joint exercises
Its presence allows the United States to bring ground based long range strike capabilities closer to potential areas of strategic competition in the Indo Pacific
The system’s ability to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles is particularly significant because it provides a land based platform for long range precision strikes
Russia’s criticism also reflects its broader concern over Japan’s expanding defence cooperation with the United States and other regional partners
Moscow has called on Tokyo to return to its postwar policy of pacifism, while Japan has increasingly strengthened its military capabilities in response to perceived security threats from China, North Korea and Russia
The missile dispute comes as relations between Moscow and Tokyo have deteriorated further
Russia and Japan have recently exchanged diplomatic protests following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed Russian controlled island near Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned Putin’s visit, prompting Moscow to summon Japan’s ambassador over what it described as anti Russian remarks
Japan,Australia and the United States are increasingly conducting joint exercises and developing military cooperation designed to strengthen deterrence and regional interoperability
For Russia, however, the expansion of this network of US aligned military partnerships creates additional strategic pressure in its Far East
The deployment of Typhon systems during the exercises carries significance beyond the drills themselves
It signals the gradual expansion of US land based strike capabilities in the Indo Pacific, while demonstrating that Japan is becoming more deeply integrated into regional deterrence arrangements with Washington and Canberra
For Russia, the concern is particularly acute because the systems are being positioned relatively close to its Far Eastern territory
Moscow’s warning of countermeasures therefore reflects an effort to deter further military integration between Japan and the United States
At the same time, Russia’s response highlights the growing overlap between European and Indo Pacific security dynamics
Moscow is already confronting NATO in Europe, while its strategic competition with the United States increasingly extends into the Pacific
For Japan, the exercises demonstrate a continuing shift away from its traditional postwar security posture toward a more active defence role
The result is a security dilemma: measures Japan and its allies describe as deterrence are interpreted by Russia as threats, encouraging Moscow to consider its own military responses
The immediate dispute may remain limited to diplomatic protests, but repeated deployments of systems such as Typhon could contribute to a longer term militarisation of the region and further strain Russia Japan relations
Framing: The headline emphasizes Russia's condemnation of the Japanese drills with the US and Australia, highlighting Russia's claim that US Typhon missile systems pose a threat.
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Russia condemned upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, Australia and the United States on Tuesday, Sept 1
Russia said it had formally complained to Tokyo about the deployment of Typhon missile launchers for the drills
The 'Orient Shield' drills are due to run from September 8-24 in Japan
The drills will involve 3,700 personnel from the three countries, making the exercise the biggest of its kind yet
The drills will for the first time also involve S. Typhon mid-range missile systems which can launch SM-6 and Tomahawk cruise missiles
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry, told reporters at a news briefing in Vladivostok that Russia wanted Japan to return to a policy of pacifism
Russia had lodged a complaint with the Japanese embassy in Moscow on Monday
Zakharova said: 'The Japanese side was firmly informed that provocative military activity near our country’s far eastern borders is categorically unacceptable'
Zakharova said attention was drawn to reports that it is intended to deploy American Typhon ground-based systems as part of these exercises
Zakharova said it was made clear to the embassy that the deployment of such weapons on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable as it poses a threat to Russia’s security
Zakharova said a warning was issued regarding compensatory countermeasures by Moscow aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of national security
The U.S. military sent its powerful Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with the Japanese Self-Defence Forces in June, the Japan Times reported
It said the missiles were then scheduled to take part in this month's joint exercises before being moved to a U.S. military base in Japan from around mid-October
Russia and Japan have exchanged a series of protests in recent weeks following a rare visit by President Vladimir Putin to a disputed Russian-controlled island off northeast Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the trip "absolutely unacceptable", and Moscow then summoned the Japanese ambassador to complain about what it called anti-Russian remarks by Takaichi and her foreign minister
Russia condemned upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, Australia and the United States on Tuesday, Sept 1
Russia said it had formally complained to Tokyo about the deployment of Typhon missile launchers for the drills
The 'Orient Shield' drills are due to run from September 8-24 in Japan
The drills will involve 3,700 personnel from the three countries, making the exercise the biggest of its kind yet
The drills will for the first time also involve S. Typhon mid-range missile systems which can launch SM-6 and Tomahawk cruise missiles
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry, told reporters at a news briefing in Vladivostok that Russia wanted Japan to return to a policy of pacifism
Russia had lodged a complaint with the Japanese embassy in Moscow on Monday
Zakharova said: 'The Japanese side was firmly informed that provocative military activity near our country’s far eastern borders is categorically unacceptable'
Zakharova said attention was drawn to reports that it is intended to deploy American Typhon ground-based systems as part of these exercises
Zakharova said it was made clear to the embassy that the deployment of such weapons on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable as it poses a threat to Russia’s security
Zakharova said a warning was issued regarding compensatory countermeasures by Moscow aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of national security
The U.S. military sent its powerful Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with the Japanese Self-Defence Forces in June, the Japan Times reported
It said the missiles were then scheduled to take part in this month's joint exercises before being moved to a U.S. military base in Japan from around mid-October
Russia and Japan have exchanged a series of protests in recent weeks following a rare visit by President Vladimir Putin to a disputed Russian-controlled island off northeast Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the trip "absolutely unacceptable", and Moscow then summoned the Japanese ambassador to complain about what it called anti-Russian remarks by Takaichi and her foreign minister
Framing: The headline emphasizes Russia's threat of 'compensatory countermeasures' against Japan over the US Typhon missile deployment.
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Russia warned Japan of 'compensatory countermeasures' over US Typhon missile system deployment for joint military exercises.
Russia formally protested to Japan over the planned deployment of American Typhon launchers during the Orient Shield exercises.
The Typhon system is capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles with a range of roughly 1,600 kilometres, as well as SM-6 missiles.
The Orient Shield exercises are scheduled to take place in Japan from September 8 to 24.
Around 3,700 personnel from Japan, the US and Australia are expected to participate, making this year's drills the largest iteration of the exercise so far.
The inclusion of the Typhon missile system marks the first time the US mid-range system will participate in the exercises.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia had lodged a formal complaint with the Japanese embassy in Moscow on Monday.
Zakharova said Russia considered military activity close to its Far Eastern borders unacceptable.
Zakharova said a warning was issued regarding compensatory countermeasures by Moscow aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of national security.
The US military previously deployed the Typhon system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with Japan's Self-Defense Forces in June, according to the Japan Times.
The launchers are expected to participate in the September exercises before reportedly being moved to another US military base in Japan around mid-October.
Russia and Japan have exchanged diplomatic protests in recent weeks following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to disputed islands in the Kuril chain north of Hokkaido.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described Putin's visit as 'absolutely unacceptable', prompting Moscow to summon Japan's ambassador and protest what it described as anti-Russian remarks by Japanese officials.
The territorial dispute centres on four islands seized by the Soviet Union in the final days of the Second World War.
Japan calls them the Northern Territories, while Russia considers them part of the Kuril Islands.
The islands stretch between Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan's Hokkaido, placing them directly within the strategic geography that Moscow says is being affected by the expansion of US-Japan military cooperation.
Framing: Russia's promised response to Japan's deployment of US missile systems, attributed to the Foreign Ministry
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Russia warned Japan of countermeasures after it deployed US-made Typhon missile systems near Russian borders during exercises with the United States and Australia
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said attention was drawn to the information that, as part of these exercises, it is planned to use American ground-based Typhon systems designed to launch medium-and shorter-range missiles
The Japanese embassy was clearly informed that the deployment of this type of weaponry on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable, as it poses a threat to Russia’s security
Zakharova warned about Moscow’s retaliatory measures aimed at ensuring an adequate level of national security
The statement was made to the Japanese embassy in Moscow in connection with the military exercises conducted by Tokyo, Washington, and Canberra
In connection with the joint Japanese-American-Australian Orient Shield exercises scheduled to take place from September 8 to 24, including on the island of Hokkaido and in the regions near the borders of the Russian Federation, the representation was made to the Japanese Embassy in Russia on August 11, expressing concern regarding these maneuvers
The Japanese side was firmly told that provocative military activity near the Far Eastern borders is categorically unacceptable
According to the Japanese Ground Forces command, the exercises will include firing drills, training in the deployment of personnel, and the transportation of equipment
About 1,700 military personnel will take part in the maneuvers, which will be a record for joint exercises involving Japan, the United States, and Australia
Kyodo news agency said that the Typhon systems will also be involved and will be used for joint exercises in Japan for the third time
In September 2025, they were temporarily deployed at the US Marine Corps’ Iwakuni base in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and in June of this year - at the Kanoya air base for joint Japan-US exercises
Earlier, Japanese media reported that after a series of exercises in Japan, starting in mid-October, Typhon would be moved to one of the US bases in the country for storage
The Eastern Economic Forum is taking place from September 1-4 in Vladivostok,at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University
Its main theme this year is 'The Far East - development for the benefit of people'
The organizer is the Roscongress Foundation,with the support of the government
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ClaimRussia on Tuesday condemned upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, Australia and the United States.
ClaimThe Orient Shield exercises will involve about 1,700 military personnel, which will be a record for joint exercises involving Japan, the US,and Australia.
ClaimThe Orient Shield drills will for the first time include U.S. Typhon mid-range missile systems, which can launch SM-6 and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
ClaimRussia's RIA news agency quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying the Japanese Embassy was clearly informed that the deployment of this type of weapon on Japanese territory, including under the pretext of military exercises, is absolutely unacceptable, as it poses a threat to Russia's security.
ClaimMaria Zakharova told a briefing on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that Moscow had warned of retaliatory measures to ensure national security.
ClaimMaria Zakharova said the Japanese side was firmly informed that provocative military activity near Russia's far eastern borders is categorically unacceptable.
ClaimTest U.S. military sent its Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with the Japanese Self-Defence Forces in June.
ClaimTest Typhon missile launchers are expected to participate in the September exercises before being moved to another U.S. military base in Japan around mid-October.
ClaimRussia and Japan have exchanged diplomatic protests in recent weeks following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to a disputed Russian-controlled island near Japan.
ClaimJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described Putin's visit as 'absolutely unacceptable', prompting Moscow to summon Japan's ambassador and protest what it described as anti-Russian remarks by Japanese officials.
ClaimThe Typhon missile system was deployed in Japan for the first time last September during large-scale joint exercises in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan.
ClaimThe Typhon missile system was deployed at the Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture for the Valiant Shield and Orient Shield joint exercises between June and September.
ClaimIn May there were reports regarding US deploying Typhon mid-range missile launcher and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to southwestern Japan.
ClaimThe Japanese Ground Forces command said the Orient Shield exercises will include firing drills, training in the deployment of personnel, and the transportation of equipment.
ClaimRussia considers the locations of the Orient Shield exercises particularly sensitive because they will take place in Japanese regions close to Russia's Far Eastern borders.
ClaimThe Typhon missile system's presence allows the United States to bring ground based long range strike capabilities closer to potential areas of strategic competition in the Indo Pacific.