Early in the morning of September 9, vehicles associated with the planned deployment of long-range missiles were delivered to the Kumamoto Kengun Garrison in Japan. According to officials from the Ministry of Defense, the equipment transported mainly includes systems enhancing the capability of the 'Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missile' with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, which will primarily target enemy vessels. The operational deployment of these missiles is expected to take place by March of this year.

In response to the vehicle deliveries, protesters gathered around the main gate of the Kengun Garrison from the night of September 8, displaying banners and placards opposing the missile deployment. As large vehicles entered the base shortly after midnight on September 9, chants of 'No to missiles' and 'Stop the deployment' echoed. Masahiko Yamashita, a representative of the local residents' association and professor emeritus at Tokai University, voiced concerns stating, 'This is a reckless act that endangers the lives of citizens, from babies to the elderly,' and called for the cessation of the deliveries. He emphasized the lack of local briefings regarding the deployment plan and advocated for a public meeting to address community concerns.

Kumamoto City Mayor Kazushi Onishi commented on September 7, prior to the equipment delivery, expressing a certain understanding of the government's decision to strengthen national defense. However, he lamented that the local government received no prior explanation about the delivery, learning of it only through media reports, and emphasized the importance of proper information sharing with local municipalities regarding such significant military movements. This situation highlights the growing tension between national security measures and local community concerns in Japan, particularly in regions selected for military enhancements.