Japan’s Aegis Ashore Program Suddenly Crashes

Aegis Ashore deckhouse.
Aegis Ashore deckhouse.
Credit: U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Deployment of two planned Lockheed Martin Aegis Ashore anti-ballistic-missile batteries in Japan looks improbable following a decision to indefinitely suspend the program because of potential danger to civilians. Minister’s assessment suggests little alternative to cancellation Radars could be...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

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