Japan's Self-Defense Forces say a surface-to-ship missile unit will be deployed on Okinawa's Miyako Island for the first time next month.
The Self-Defense Forces will conduct a drill in southwestern Japan from November 1st to the 18th, with about 34,000 personnel taking part.
Units equipped with Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles will be deployed on Miyako Island and in the southern part of Okinawa's main island as part of the drill.
This would put all waters between the islands within range of the guided anti-ship missiles.
Source: NewsOnJapan
