Japan will buy up to 73 carrier -based anti -ballistic missiles used in the U.S. SHIELD system, which can be used to intercept ballistic missiles.(AFP)
(Morning News) Following North Korea's continuous test of new types of ballistic missiles that threatened Japan, the United States agreed to sell a total of US $ 3.3 billion (S $ 4.58 billion) to Japan on Tuesday (27th).
The Pentagon of the United States said that Japan will purchase the SM-3 Block IIA missile manufactured by Raytheon.This is a carrier -based anti -ballistic missile that is used in the AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System, which can intercept the coming ballistic missiles.
In August this year, Pyongyang conducted at least seven new short -range ballistic missiles in August this year. At least once a range was long enough, it had been hit Japan.North Korea is constantly expanding the ability of offensive missiles. In the past two years, it has proven to be capable of launching a range and long -range ballistic missile. These missiles have the potential to carry nuclear warheads.
In addition to Japan, the Pentagon also approved Hungary, South Korea, Lithuania, and Denmark worth $ 943 million in weapon sales.
