The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.

An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.

A U.S. Navy ship successfully destroyed a ballistic missile target with a new “hit-to-kill” interceptor.

Mitsubishi formally apologizes to U.S. POWs forced to work for the company during World War II.

The new next-generation Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) is scheduled to be deployed at sea and ashore by 2018.

Japanese automakers, government, and universities are sharing technology to capture the low-emissions market.