The U.S. Army unveiled a midrange Typhon missile system on a Japanese base Monday for the first time, a couple of weeks after China showcased its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of World War II.

The missile system was revealed during the annual bilateral exercise Resolute Dragon, a military practice that occurs to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the allied countries, which started Thursday and will end Sept. 25.

More than 19,000 U.S. and Japanese service members are participating in the exercise by rehearsing crisis response and contingency operations, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain, according to the

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