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SM-3 Block IIA
February 25, 2020
US to Test SM-3 Block IIA Missile Against ICBM Target By End of 2020
By Ankit Panda
The test will be a first and may introduce an important new capability that’ll be closely watched by Russia and China.
November 05, 2019
Japan to Receive Additional US Supersonic Ballistic Missile Interceptors
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will take delivery of additional Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors, according to the Pentagon.
September 12, 2019
US State Department Greenlights $3.3 Billion Missile Sale to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 73 U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.
July 17, 2019
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.
July 02, 2019
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.
December 12, 2018
US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted its second successful SM-3 BlockIIA intercept test in 2018.
December 05, 2018
US State Department Approves $561 Million Missile Sale to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of U.S.-made “hit-to-kill” interceptors to Japan.
October 27, 2018
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.
October 16, 2018
AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept
By Ankit Panda
The SPY-6 continues to see testing and development.
September 05, 2018
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.
August 01, 2018
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.
July 31, 2018
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.
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