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Japan ballistic missile defense
North Korean Missile Overflight Drives Home Japan’s Need to Strengthen Missile Defense
By Liang Tuang Nah
With Pyongyang’s most recent missile launch over Japan, beefing up Japanese missile defense becomes a politically and economically justifiable imperative.
Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat
By Koda Yoji
Time for Japan’s political leaders to do their job.
Explaining Japan’s Policy Debate on Strike Capability
By Daisuke Akimoto
The policy debate over Japan’s acquisition of a strike capability against enemy bases is not a new topic.
Japan Awards Contract to Lockheed Martin for 2 Solid State Radars for Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s defense ministry has awarded a contract for the delivery of two SSR antenna sets for two planned land-based Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems.
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.
Is Japan’s Ballistic Missile Defense Too Integrated With the US?
By Yuki Watai
Japan runs the risk of entrapment, but seems to accept that fate willingly.
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 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
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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has selected Lockheed Martin’s most advanced long-range radar system for its two Aegis Ashore batteries.
US to Sell Anti-Ballistic Missiles to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale of U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.
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.
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