Japan's military is thinking about how to drop long-range cruise missiles from its biggest panes

• Japan is considering using its Kawasaki C-2 tactical transport aircraft to drop stand-off missiles.
• The plan is to improve Japan's standoff defenses and ability to conduct counterstrike operations.

Japan's Defense Ministry is considering mounting long-range missiles on Kawasaki C-2 transport planes, The Japan Times reported on August 6, 2023.

According to the Japanese media outlet, the plan is to improve the country's standoff defense capabilities and use the missiles to attack enemy bases such as missile launch sites in counterstrike operations.