Japan will consider keeping AN/SPY-7 radar for Aegis Ashore, SM-3 interceptors on warships instead

Japanese officials are now said to be considering a way to revive the Aegis Ashore project by keeping the deckhouse with its AN/SPY-7 radar. The SM-3 Block IIA interceptors will be deployed on warships instead.


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Japan to consider sharing air defense radar information with Philippines in order to track Chinese aircraft

News reports from Japan says Tokyo is mulling over a plan to share air defense radar information with the Philippines in order to better track Chinese aircraft heading out to the Pacific Ocean.


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