Japanese naval forces appear to be testing a new anti-ship missile that performs a tactical rolling maneuver during its final approach.
Footage showed the missile lifting off from the ground, cruising low over water, then executing a spiral roll as it closed in on a target.
The weapon is reportedly powered by a subsonic propulsion system built for endurance and range, and is believed to be compatible with land-based launchers, hinting at multi-domain deployment potential.
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