US to Deploy Missiles on Japanese Island Bases for Taiwan Conflict

US MILITARY POSITIONING IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
US MILITARY DEPLOYMENT IN JAPAN
The US will set up temporary military bases in Japan's Nansei island chain
The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment from Okinawa will be deployed
first joint US-Japan operation plan to be formulated in December
Japan Self Defense Forces will provide logistical support
JAPAN'S MILITARY DEVELOPMENTS
Approved development of indigenous cruise missiles
Missiles can target warships with conventional and reconnaissance payloads
Planning deployment of hundreds of one-way attack drones for island protection
US MILITARY DEPLOYMENT IN PHILIPPINES
US Army to deploy Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) units
MDTF capable of operating across air, land, water, space, cyber, and information domains
Represents a potential shift from Manila's previous non-offensive stance
Philippines increased available US military bases from five to nine last year
The deployments appear strategically positioned in response to potential regional tensions, particularly concerning Taiwan.