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SM3 Block 2A, New Interceptor Missiles Delivered to Japan for Defensive Capabilities

Test launch of the SM3 Block 2A
【Image Source】Self Defense Fleet/Japan Ministry of Defense:
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/sf/about/mission/invade.html

05/26/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
North America East Asia Government Maritime Air Missile AI ISR
During an interview with Japanese and U.S. ministry officials on May 15th, it was announced that the U.S. government has delivered the SM3 Block 2A, a new interceptor missile jointly developed by Japan and the U.S., to the Ministry of Defense based on a grant of military assistance (FMS). It will be deployed on Aegis vessels of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) one after another.   The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis “Maya” doing a test launch of the SM3 Block 2A(right) and operations room (left)【Image Source】Self Defense Fleet/Japan Ministry of Defense:https://www.mod.go.jp/ms…

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