The post describes forward deployment and first overseas test-firing of the US Army’s new Mid-Range Capability (Typhon), able to launch SM-6 and Tomahawk from land, plus expanded HIMARS roles (including anti-ship) and rapid infiltration logistics across the first island chain. Novelty is the operationalization of these long-range ground-based fires in new locations with persistent presence and sensor-to-shooter integration drills aimed at maritime strike and access denial scenarios.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2024-01-01
US Army deploys and test-fires Typhon mid-range missile system in Philippines/Japan
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/22/us-army-long-range-fires-make-a-splash-on-the-frontline-with-china/US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China