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Japan Aegis Ashore site
![Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegis_ashore_missile_defense_complex_romania.jpg)
Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System
By Associated Press
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced it would drop plans to deploy the Aegis Ashore system, citing safety concerns.
![Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense firm’s contract for the delivery of two Aegis Ashore systems to Japan is now worth $3.2. billion.
![Japan's Aegis Ashore System Hits a Roadblock: Domestic Politics Japan's Aegis Ashore System Hits a Roadblock: Domestic Politics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegis_ashore_missile_defense_complex_romania.jpg)
Japan's Aegis Ashore System Hits a Roadblock: Domestic Politics
By Mina Pollmann
Local opposition, and a poorly handled government explanation, have delayed deployment of the new systems.
![US State Department Approves $2.15 Billion Aegis Ashore Sale to Japan US State Department Approves $2.15 Billion Aegis Ashore Sale to Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
US State Department Approves $2.15 Billion Aegis Ashore Sale to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two new Aegis Ashore batteries are expected to become operational by 2025.
![Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Solid State Radar for New Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Solid State Radar for New Ballistic Missile Defense Systems](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-screen-shot-2018-07-30-at-8.54.27-am.jpg)
Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Solid State Radar for New Ballistic Missile Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s picked a new $1.2 billion radar for its two ground-based Aegis ballistic missile defense sites.
![Japan’s New Ballistic Missile Defense System Acquisition Cost Doubles Japan’s New Ballistic Missile Defense System Acquisition Cost Doubles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
Japan’s New Ballistic Missile Defense System Acquisition Cost Doubles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The price for two Aegis Ashore batteries could exceed $5.4 billion -- over twice the amount initially cited by the Japanese government.
![Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Radar For New Ballistic Missile Defense System Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Radar For New Ballistic Missile Defense System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Radar For New Ballistic Missile Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has selected Lockheed Martin’s most advanced long-range radar system for its two Aegis Ashore batteries.
![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.
![Japan’s Shinzo Abe Approves Ballistic Missile Defense Expansion Japan’s Shinzo Abe Approves Ballistic Missile Defense Expansion](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Approves Ballistic Missile Defense Expansion
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet approved the procurement of two Aegis Ashore batteries.
![Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Aegis Ashore Missile Test Site in Hawaii Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Aegis Ashore Missile Test Site in Hawaii](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegisashore.jpg)
Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Aegis Ashore Missile Test Site in Hawaii
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s defense minister is slated to visit a testing site of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system in January.
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