Japan refuses to deploy Aegis Ashore US missile defense system

Japan refuses to deploy American Aegis Ashore missile defense systems on its territory. This was reported by the Kyodo agency, citing a statement by the country's Minister of Defense Taro Kono.

According to the publication, Minister of Defense Taro Kono announced the decision at a meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and key cabinet ministers. The main reason for abandoning the deployment is the cost, deployment timelines and a number of technical problems, including the danger of a fall after launching rocket boosters in residential areas outside the landfill. However, as noted, this decision may not be final, as negotiations with the United States are still ongoing.

Recall that the decision to deploy two Aegis Ashore missile defense systems in Japan was made in 2017. The complexes were supposed to protect Japan from North Korean missiles. They were planned to be deployed in Akita prefectures in the northwest and in Yamaguchi in the southwest of the country. The commissioning was planned until 2023.

Against this background, a message appeared that the National Defense Council of Japan would review the missile defense tactics. He must submit his decision by October of this year.

It is reported that instead of the American ground-based Aegis Ashore missile defense system, it is proposed to use cruise missiles with a range of up to 1 thousand km launched from aircraft to protect the coast from enemy missile attacks.

Comments

[NIKN]

The complexes were supposed to protect Japan from North Korean missiles.

Exactly from North Korean? Why isn't Eun in share?

[vvvjak]

It is proposed to use cruise missiles with a range of up to 1 thousand km launched from aircraft to protect the coast from enemy missile attacks.

And what is this miracle, new air defense missile defense systems? Or am I missing something?

[rocket757]

Quote: vvvjak

And what is this miracle, new air defense missile defense systems?

But it’s cool ... either the author didn’t translate correctly, or do we really don’t know something ???

[vvvjak]

Quote: rocket757

either the author sho didn’t translate correctly, or do we really don’t know something ???

Only one thought came to my mind: are the Japs going to launch preventive strikes on the launching positions of North Korean missiles with JAZM ER-type pieces?

[PSih2097]

Quote: vvvjak

Only one thought came to my mind: are the Japs going to launch preventive strikes on the launching positions of North Korean missiles with JAZM ER-type pieces?

I think it's still a mistake, the Japanese have a long-range 99 km long-range airborne missile system "Type 100" for their aviation, because for a strike with CRs on foreign territory, you can grab nuclear-filled ballistic missiles ...

[vvvjak]

Quote: PSih2097

I think that it’s a mistake,

Quite possibly, I just assumed.

Quote: PSih2097

the Japanese have a long-range "Type 99" air missile system of 100 km

And how will she save DPRK missiles from nuclear warheads?

Quote: PSih2097

because as a result of the strike by the KRs on foreign territory, it is possible to snatch off nuclear-powered balloons ...

Well, this is annoying. The United States is developing strategies for striking low-power nuclear charges (for some reason, deciding that a global nuclear response will not follow). Why the Japanese can not come to mind something similar.

[Pandiurin]

Quote: rocket757

Quote: vvvjak

And what is this miracle, new air defense missile defense systems?

But it’s cool ... either the author didn’t translate correctly, or do we really don’t know something ???

Everything is logical
If the American missile defense is deployed, it will be directed against China, especially against the Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Accordingly, China will take care that there would be more goals for the first strike in Japan.
It turns out that the American pro will only get worse (it cannot protect "there are technical problems")

Well, long-range cruise missiles are an asymmetric response.

Most likely, yapes will develop their own pro, but it's a long time.

[rocket757]

Quote: Pandiurin

Most likely, yapes will develop their own pro, but it's a long time.

They do not have to create from scratch ... you can buy, they will be sold to them, a lot of different things, they will save time.

[Darter88]

Well, and how cruise missiles (no matter what base), even assuming that they fly at hypersonic speed, will shoot down ballistic targets? Some crap!

[faterdom]

Hegemon weakened. And now his "solidarity friends" are trying to push him. For now, be careful with your finger. Hopefully, then with a palm, a fist and the apotheosis of "alliance" - a kick in the ass!
Not voluntarily and with the orchestra, as we are from Europe, but urgently and throwing half of everything that did not fit into the ships.
This is how one should somehow see the future of the United States. And to promote, of course.

[Doctor]

Japan is slowly moving towards sovereignty.

[APASUS]

As I understand it now, the US administration to doubt the democratic regime in Japan? Here, the Japanese will have to pay corny to prove that Americans have democracy in the country .......... Americans are very critical of the refusals

[1536]

The US government has no time to pay attention to Japanese disobedience - hands do not reach. But as soon as they get there, one snap of their fingers and the Japanese will change their mind to the opposite. And in general, all this Japanese fuss is like children's games in the sandbox: "Look, we are independent, give us the Kuril Islands." These conversations will continue until the very moment, until the "teacher" comes.

[Old26]

It is reported that instead of the American ground-based Aegis Ashore missile defense system, it is proposed to use cruise missiles with a range of up to 1 thousand km launched from aircraft to protect the coast from enemy missile attacks.

Author!!! What kind of nonsense are you talking about ??? The Aegis Ashore missile defense system is equipped with "Standart SM-3 block II A" interceptors equipped with kinetic interceptors, which begin to operate at altitudes not lower than 50 km from the earth's surface. What kind of cruise missile can fly at that height? This system is ONLY for intercepting ballistic missiles. In this case, these are the missiles of the DPRK, beloved by many.

Quote: vvvjak

And what is this miracle, new air defense missile defense systems? Or am I missing something?

Creepy jamb of the author's translation. Not even edited ...

Quote: Pandiurin

Everything is logical
If the American missile defense is deployed, it will be directed against China, especially against the Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Accordingly, China will take care that there would be more goals for the first strike in Japan.
It turns out that the American pro will only get worse (it cannot protect "there are technical problems")
Well, long-range cruise missiles are an asymmetric response.
Most likely, yapes will develop their own pro, but it's a long time.

It will not save you from the Chinese because the Chinese will simply "crush" the Japanese in numbers, but with as many North Koreans as they have, it will completely protect them. In addition, it would be understandable to deploy this missile defense system to protect against Chinese missiles in Taiwan, but in Japan ....?
The deployment of a base in Yamaguchi province has the task of covering such bases as bases in Okinawa and Guam from the impact of the same North Korean missiles. The Chinese can strike at these bases while out of reach of the missile defense of this missile defense base. Logic placement against Chinese missiles in these places NOT TRACKED. But against NORTH KOREAN - a completely different matter

[Charik]

he should present the decision by October of this year. Yes, to hell with a two-poke around and do what the older brother orders

[Tank jacket]

Welcome to the Eurasian Union Otherwise, we feed China, they even eat bats ...
Cynical, but true ...
Hokkaido- Matsmay ..