Japan Plans Air-To-Air ASM-3 Missile
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Japan's Ministry of Defense is considering 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. This new role would expand the capabilities of the ASM-3 beyond its original anti-ship purpose.
Why it matters
The development of an air-to-air variant of the ASM-3 missile would significantly enhance Japan's air defense capabilities, allowing its military to engage aerial targets with a highly advanced supersonic missile.
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