In response to the "hypersonic weapons", Japan has announced! Will jointly develop new interception missiles with the United States
Japan announces a joint development plan for a new type of interceptor missile between Japan and the United States.
The US Department of Defense announced on the 28th that the US State Department has approved the sale of extended range joint defense zone space to ground cruise missiles and related equipment to Japan. On the 29th, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced the joint development plan between Japan and the United States for a new type of interception missile targeting "ultra supersonic weapons" that are 5 times faster than the speed of sound.
According to a report by the Current Affairs News Agency on the 29th, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced a joint development plan between Japan and the United States for a new type of interception missile targeting "ultra supersonic weapons" that are 5 times faster than the speed of sound at a relevant meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party on the same day. The plan is expected to be launched in April 2024 and aims to be completed by 2030. The plan clearly states that the intercepting missile will be applied on existing Aegis ships of the Maritime Self Defense Force and ships equipped with Aegis systems starting from 2024. In addition, Kyodo News reported on the 28th that Japan plans to develop an air-to-air missile for use in the next generation of fighter jets jointly developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy. It is understood that the new fighter jet will begin service with the Japan Air Self Defense Force in 2035, replacing approximately 90 old F-2 fighter jets.
On the 28th, according to a statement released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense, the Japanese government has requested the purchase of up to 50 extended range joint defense zone space to ground cruise missiles. In addition, the military sales to Japan also include training ammunition and a series of related equipment and technical support, with an estimated transaction value of 104 million US dollars. The extended range joint defense zone outer space to ground cruise missile was developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States and is the latest generation of cruise missiles in the US military, with a range of approximately 1000 kilometers. Considering its range and the operational radius of its mounted F-35 aircraft, Japan's cruise missiles will pose a threat to the coastal lines of China. The US government has stated that this arms sale will enhance Japan's ability to respond to current and future threats.
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On the 29th, Japan, the United States, and South Korea conducted defense training aimed at countering North Korea's ballistic missiles in the high seas south of Jeju Island in southern South Korea. Missile detection, tracking, and intelligence sharing were implemented during the training. The three countries deployed their own Aegis ships. Based on the mid month summit between Japan, the United States, and South Korea held near Washington, the three countries also tested the sharing system to launch real-time sharing of North Korean missile intelligence within the year.
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According to foreign media reports, Japan announced on the 29th a new type of interception missile called "hypersonic weapon" that is 5 times faster than the speed of sound. Why does Japan cooperate with the United States in research and development? Once equipped, what impact will it have on Japan's military capabilities?
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The United States will sell Japan an extended range joint defense zone outer space to ground cruise missile and related equipment. How will this cruise missile improve Japan's current strike capability? What impact will the increasingly close military cooperation between Japan and the United States have on regional security?