Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.
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WED · 2026-08-05 · 08:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0805-99321
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Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status
Japan conducted a test of a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile on July 29. The launch originated from the Japanese warship Chokai, operating in the Pacific Ocean.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-08-05 · 08:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Japan conducted a test of a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile on July 29. The launch originated from the Japanese warship Chokai, operating in the Pacific Ocean. This event marks a significant development in Japan's military capabilities and its evolving defense posture. The article does not provide further details on the specific reasons or implications behind this missile test.
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The test took place on July 29.
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The test occurred in the Pacific Ocean.
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The missile was launched from the Chokai warship.
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Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile.
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