Japan Plans to Deploy Long-Range Missiles to Acquire Counterstrike Capabilities Tokyo, 16 Mar (ONA) --- Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, Japan's news agency (Kyodo) reported, citing government sources. The deployment, expected to commence at the end of the next fiscal year in March 2026, ...