The latest report from Japan on finding an alternative Aegis Ashore solution says Tokyo is now considering building a frigate based missile ship that will host the ballistic missile defense (BMD) interceptors.
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Prototype fire control radar from Johns Hopkins APL
A prototype fire control radar from John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory that was demonstrated at the Advanced Battle Management System Onramp 2.
Taiwan to modify Phalanx CIWS for air field defense
Taiwan has decided not to buy three sets of Centurion C-RAM system from the United States after it was told by the Pentagon that no evaluation testing data exists for the Centurion as it was urgent development program to counter rocket and mortar attacks on bases in Iraq.
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Philippines has signed contract to buy 4 radars from Mitsubishi Electric Corp
The Philippines has signed a contract worth $103 million to buy four radars from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) on Aug. 14.
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Japan’s National Security Council proposal on Aegis Ashore alternatives
Japan’s National Security Council met on Aug. 25 and one of the slides show the proposal to implement the Aegis Ashore missile defense system with the missile interceptors located on various types of platforms.
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