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India’s Missile Ranges: The Secret Japan Wants To Unlock | Defence News | Inconnect News | Why Is Japan Eyeing India's Secret Missile Sites? Japan has reportedly sent defence officials to India to explore long-range missile training opportunities involving its Type 25 anti-ship missile, with a reported range of nearly 1,000 KM! From India's missile testing facilities in Odisha to growing naval, air force and defence technology cooperation, the India–Japan defence partnership is entering an intriguing new phase. Is India emerging as a key strategic training partner for Japan? Watch the full Inconnect News defence update for more details! #India #Defence #Defencenews #IndianDefenceUpdate #IndiaJapan #IndiaJapanDefence #Missile #IndianDefenceNews #MissileTechnology #IndianMissiles #JapanDefence #DefenceCooperation #IndoPacific #IndiaChina #IndiavsChina #PMModi #Geopolitics #news #currentaffairs #worldaffairs Testing Missiles in India: What Japan is Really Planning | Japan has reportedly sent defence officials to India to explore a potentially significant military arrangement: using Indian missile testing facilities for training with its long-range anti-ship missiles! The revelation could open a new chapter in India Japan Defence Relations, with Japan examining opportunities to train with its Type 25 missile, which has a reported range of approximately 1,000 kilometres. Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff General Masayoshi Arai confirmed that personnel were dispatched to India to coordinate training possibilities. He described long-range missile training as “a major challenge”. Japanese officials reportedly inspected several locations over approximately one week, with India's eastern coastline and its extensive testing infrastructure attracting attention. Two important facilities are Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island and the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. These installations support India's strategic missile programmes, including the Agni series, K-15 and K-4 missiles, alongside other advanced weapon systems. But this development goes beyond missile training. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi have discussed expanding military cooperation, maritime security, naval shipbuilding, mine countermeasures and defence technology. Both countries are also advancing the UNICORN naval communications mast project. The partnership extends across the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and wider Indian Military cooperation. India's defence ecosystem, including DRDO, BrahMos missile development and systems such as the Astra missile, highlights the country's growing technological capabilities. Against the backdrop of India vs China and India vs Pakistan strategic challenges, developments such as Operation Sindoor have further highlighted the importance of defence preparedness. PM Modi has also prioritised India's international strategic partnerships. This latest news is an important India Defence development, but no agreement allowing Japanese missile launches in India has been confirmed. Follow Inconnect News and Inconnect News Insights for Defence News, Indian Defence Update, World News and Geopolitics. Here are a few questions, leave a comment and have your say: Should India allow Japan to test long-range missiles on its soil? Is India becoming Japan's key missile training partner? Could this take India–Japan defence ties to a new level? Why does Japan need India's missile testing facilities? Is a major India–Japan military partnership taking shape? #indian #news #englishnews #latestnews #newsupdate #newsupdates #currentnews #currentaffairstoday #latestnewstoday #newsalert #inconnectnews Connect with us: On Youtube:    / @inconnectnews   On Instagram: @inconnectnews On Twitter: @inconnectnews On Facebook:   / inconnectnewsofficial   On Linkedin:   / inconnectnews   Welcome to Inconnectnews, where news meets infotainment! We bring you daily audio-visual updates on News & current affairs. Join us as we explore the world and bring you the latest news from around India, the Indian Ocean Region, Indo Pacific and beyond!