According to a report by Japan's Kyodo News Agency on October 23, the Okinawa Defense Agency of Japan's Ministry of Defense revealed on the same day that the US “Tsutsumi” medium-range missile system, which had previously been temporarily deployed at Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture, had arrived at the US military's Kadena base in Okinawa Prefecture. However, regarding details such as the date of arrival and quantity of equipment, the Okinawa Defense Agency stated, “This involves matters relating to the use of the US military, so it is not convenient to answer.” The “Tsutsuma” medium-range missile system can launch “Tomahawk” cruise missiles. It was deployed at Kanoya Air Base to facilitate joint exercises involving Japan and the United States, and is expected to be stored at the US military's Kadena base in the future. However, the move sparked strong protests from people in many parts of Japan and neighboring countries. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zakharova made a statement in September demanding that Japan withdraw the “Typhon” medium-range missile system deployed in Japan.

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