First surface-to-ship missile unit deployed on the main island of Okinawa, Army base in Uruma City. Vice Minister of Defense: "We will play a central role in the defense system of the southwest region" More than 80 members of a citizen group opposed to the deployment gathered outside the military base and protested.
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture has expressed opposition to the Deployment of equipment with "counterattack capabilities" The Type 12 missile is being considered to be improved to extend its range and to be equipped with counterattack capabilities.