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Japan to Test Hypersonic and Other Missiles in Australia as Defense Cooperation Deepens

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Japan will conduct tests of hypersonic and other missiles in Australia under an agreement that highlights the two nations’ expanding defense cooperation. The activity adds an operational testing dimension to their security relationship and underscores the growing strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific.

Discovered 2026-08-17T23:07:01.940715-07:00 | 2026-08-17T23:07:01.940715-07:00

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  • The agreement provides Japan with access to Australian territory for testing hypersonic and other missile systems, an important consideration for development and validation programs.
  • It signals a deepening Japan-Australia defense relationship and greater alignment in Indo-Pacific security cooperation.
  • Missile testing activity in Australia adds a regional dimension to the development of advanced strike capabilities.

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