Japan’s military test-fired a missile on Japanese territory for the first time Tuesday, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter China. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said in Tokyo on Wednesday the drill was intended to boost the skills of personnel, and it is not targeting any specific country.
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Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China

Japan’s military test-fired a missile on Japanese territory for the first time Tuesday, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter China. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said in Tokyo on Wednesday the drill was intended to boost the skills of personnel, and it is not targeting any specific country.
 
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