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SM-3 Block IIA
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.
China and the United States Worry About Each Other Missile Defense Intentions. So Why Not Talk?
By Ankit Panda
China worries U.S. missile defenses will take out its strategic deterrent. The U.S. worries about antisatellite capabilities.
US Missile Defense Agency Makes $9.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request, Citing North Korea and Iran
By Ankit Panda
This is the largest nominal budget request from the Missile Defense Agency ever.
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.
US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.
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.
Report: US Navy Destroyer Accidents to Temporarily Reduce Aegis Missile Defense Capacity
By Ankit Panda
Accidents involving two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in 2017 will have serious consequences.
Trump Wonders Why Japan Didn't Shoot Down North Korea's IRBM Launches
By Ankit Panda
There are a number of good reasons why Japan has decided it won't shoot down North Korean launches over its territory.
Japan Mulls Deployment of New Supersonic Interceptors to Counter Chinese Cruise Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo is considering the deployment of SM-6 interceptors at its proposed ground-based Aegis Ashore installations.
Missile Defense Blues: SM-3 Block IIA Fails Second Intercept Test
By Ankit Panda
The SM-3 Block IIA saw its first successful intercept in February 2017.