Japan Developing Air-to-Air ASM-3 Missile
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Japan's Ministry of Defense is planning an air-to-air variant of the ASM-3 anti-ship missile, according to a new budget document. The ASM-3 is a supersonic munition designed to replace the ASM-1 and ASM-2 missiles. The new variant, called the ASM-3 Kai, may have an air-to-air capability, potentially targeting large high-value airborne targets.
Why it matters
The development of an air-to-air variant of the ASM-3 missile could provide Japan with a new counter to airborne threats, enhancing its air defense capabilities. This advancement in missile technology could also have implications for regional security dynamics.
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