Japan Targets China’s Navy, Launches Anti-ship Missiles, China’s Carriers Only 10% of Nimitz Power

On June 24th, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced that it had conducted its first-ever test of the Type 88 surface-to-ship short-range missile on Japanese soil. This exercise marks a significant milestone, highlighting Japan’s accelerated military buildup, with a clear focus on countering threats from the People’s Liberation Army Navy.