Japan intercepts targets
with Raytheon Missiles & Defense's SM-3® Block IB and SM-3
Block IIA
OFF THE COAST OF KAUAI, Hawaii, Nov. 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During a demonstration here,
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense
Force successfully intercepted short and medium-range ballistic
missile targets with SM-3® Block IB and SM-3 Block IIA
interceptors. This is the first time a non-U.S. maritime service
intercepted targets with both variants of interceptors and it is
the first time a Japanese ship fired SM-3 Block IIA. The
demonstration was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Missile
Defense Agency. Both types of interceptors are made by Raytheon
Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX)
business.
"This demonstration reinforces that partners now have greater
capability with the Standard Missile family of interceptors," said
Tay Fitzgerald, president of Strategic Missile Defense at Raytheon
Missiles & Defense. "Allies who use SM-3 can now cooperate more
fully with the United States on
ballistic missile defense missions."
The multi-day Japan Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-07 included
engagements of ballistic missile targets with SM-3 and a next
generation subsonic aerial target with SM-2 Block IIIB.
In support of the U.S.-Japan SM-3 Block IIA Cooperative
Development (SCD) Project, Japanese industry and Raytheon Missiles
& Defense cooperatively designed and built the SM- 3 Block IIA
variant, the world's most advanced sea-land ballistic missile
defense interceptor.
In contrast to earlier SM-3 versions, Block IIA's larger rocket
motors and increased kill vehicle capabilities allow for
significantly greater range and performance against advanced
missile threats.
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