The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (12式地対艦誘導弾) is a truck-mounted anti-ship missile developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2012. It is an upgrade of the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile.

2024年12月12日 · A little over four months after Japan unveiled its upgraded Type-12 SSM (Surface-to-Surface Missile) late in July 2024, Japanese military authorities on Dec. 6 revealed the first images of the...

2022年8月17日 · The Type 12 SSM originally had a range of about 200 km. The new upgraded version aims to extend the range to at least 900 km, and eventually to 1,200 km. The shape of the missile has also been modified to reduce the radar cross section (RCS) and make it stealthy.

2024年7月15日 · Japan’s current stand-off missile capability is mainly focused on the upgraded Type 12 SSM, which is the core of Japan’s counterattack ability. Stand-off missiles allow a military to attack sites such as enemy missile bases from outside the enemy’s range.

2024年7月19日 · The Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2012, is an advanced truck-mounted anti-ship missile system that builds upon the previous Type 88. This system, in service since 2015, weighs 700 kg and measures 5 meters in length, with a diameter of 350 mm.

2024年12月7日 · Japan's Ministry of Defense unveiled a new photo of the upgraded version of the Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) that is currently under development.

2024年12月7日 · The decision to upgrade the Type 12 missile traces back to 2020, driven largely by the need to counterbalance China's expanding maritime capabilities. By extending the missile's range and introducing stealth features, Japan aims to maintain a credible deterrent against potential adversaries.

2024年12月10日 · The Japanese Defense Ministry revealed the progress of the domestically developed Type 12 surface-to-ship missile with improved capabilities, which is claimed to have enhanced stand-off defense capabilities to intercept and eliminate invading forces against Japan.

2024年7月13日 · The Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, a key component of Japan’s coastal defense, has undergone significant improvements to meet the evolving security challenges in the region.

The surface-to-ship missile for the Ground Self-Defense Force developed by utilizing the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile technology of the Ground Self-Defense Force.