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| 7th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 21 March 2024 - present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Missile unit |
| Role | Coastal defence |
| Size | 200 troops |
| Part of | 2nd Artillery Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Katsuren camp |
The 7th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment is a missile unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The unit, established on 21 March 2024, is garrisoned in Uruma and it is tasked with coastal defence duties.
The Regiment is equipped with Type 12 coastal defence anti-ship guided missiles.
History
In September 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Defence deployed to Okinawa Island Type 12 anti-ship missile batteries, along with around 180 troops, in order to bolster the defence of the southwestern islands.
On 21 March 2024, after slightly increasing the troops, the deployment was established as an independent unit.
Mission
The 7th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment is to play a central role in Japan's defence of the Okinawa Prefecture. The Regiment’s primary task is to perform surveillance of foreign military vessels in the waters between Okinawa and Miyako-jima. The unit is tasked with blocking a possible invasion of the remote islands from the sea and confronting invading forces.
The Regiment also takes on the role of supervising other missile units deployed on both Miyako-jima and Ishigaki-jima islands in Okinawa, as well as on Amami Ōshima island in Kagoshima Prefecture.
See also
References
- "Establishment of New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment and Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment". Japan Defense Focus (172): 2. June 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ Kajal, Kapil (1 April 2024). "Japan deploys anti-ship missile unit in Okinawa". Janes.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- "Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Deploys Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile Unit In Okinawa - MilitaryLeak.COM". militaryleak.com. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Dangwal, Ashish (1 April 2024). "Japan Deploys 1st Surface-To-Ship Missile Unit On Okinawa Island To Puncture Chinese Navy Threats". The Eurasian Times. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- "Ceremony marks launch of land-to-ship missile unit on Okinawa island". Kyodo News+. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.