Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Japan's Hypersonic Missile Shift in East Asia
Japan has launched a new super-fast missile called HVGP.
It can fly really fast, five times the speed of sound!
This missile can hit targets up to 900 km away, and they plan to make it go even farther.
It's designed to break through even the best defenses, potentially targeting warships or hidden nuclear weapons.
Japan is also adding other powerful missiles to its arsenal.
This shows Japan is getting ready to take on challenges to its defense.
Japan has unveiled the Hyper Velocity Guided Projectile (HVGP) hypersonic missile.
The HVGP has a strike range up to 900 km, with plans to extend it to 2,000-3,000 km.
The missile flies at Mach 5, designed to penetrate advanced defense systems.
The HVGP is intended for precision strikes against targets like China's warships and North Korea's nuclear sites.
Japan is also deploying Tomahawk and Type 12 missiles, enhancing its strike capabilities.
- Who
- Japan.
- What
- Japan unveiled the Hyper Velocity Guided Projectile (HVGP) hypersonic missile.
- When
- Last updated: June 30, 2025.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- To enhance its military capabilities and potentially challenge other nations.
- Missile Name
- Hyper Velocity Guided Projectile (HVGP)
- Speed
- Mach 5
- Initial Range
- Up to 900 km
- Planned Extended Range
- 2,000–3,000 km
- Other Missiles Deployed
- Tomahawk, Type 12