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Atago-class
![Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-p1748675_main.jpg)
Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan Marine United launched the second of two improved Atago-class guided missile destroyers on July 17.
![Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-p1728123_main.jpg)
Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surface combatant capable of ballistic missile defense is set to be commissioned in March 2020.
![Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-683px-us_navy_101029-n-xxxxx-004_an_sm-3_block_1a_missile_is_launched_from_the_japan_maritime_self-defense_force_destroyer_js_kirishima_dd_174_succe.jpg)
Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.
![Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-p1728123_main.jpg)
Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s upgraded Atago-class guided missile destroyer will reportedly be fitted with the supersonic SM-6 missile interceptor.
![Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-p1728123_main.jpg)
Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan Marine United launched the first of two improved guided missile destroyers earlier this week.
![Russia’s Objections to Japan’s Aegis Ashore Decision Russia’s Objections to Japan’s Aegis Ashore Decision](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-683px-us_navy_101029-n-xxxxx-004_an_sm-3_block_1a_missile_is_launched_from_the_japan_maritime_self-defense_force_destroyer_js_kirishima_dd_174_succe.jpg)
Russia’s Objections to Japan’s Aegis Ashore Decision
By Guy Plopsky
A dubious Russian assumption is behind Moscow's opposition to the missile defense system.
![Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis? Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-09_18-41-53.jpg)
Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?
By Zachary Keck
It’s no coincidence that the Asian nations with Aegis combat systems are also the ones buying the F-35.
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