The United States approves to sell air -to -ground launch cruise missiles to Japan

(Washington / Tokyo Composite Electric) The U.S. government approves to sell the extension of the extension of the process in Japan. This is the first time that the United States has approved a long -range cruise missile to sell attacks from the enemy's range from the enemy's range.The United States emphasized that this potential transaction will not affect the state of combat reserve of the U.S. military, nor will it change the basic military balance in the region.

The U.S. Department of Defense's Ministry of Defense and Security Cooperation (DSCA) issued a statement on Monday (August 28) sayingStandoff Missile -Extended Range, referred to as Jassm -EE) and related devices, the total transaction value is estimated to reach US $ 104 million (about S $ 140 million).

Japan requires the purchase of up to 50 JASSM-EE for the F-15 and other model fighters used to armed self-defense.This transaction will also include JASSM anti -interference global positioning system receivers, training missiles, ammunition and spare parts, plus support, transportation and personnel training.

DSCA said that Japan is an important ally in the United States and the power of promoting political stability and economic progress in the Pacific region of India.This potential military sales will enhance Japan's ability to deal with existing and future threats and help US foreign policy and national security goals.

JASSM-EE is the latest generation of cruise missiles in the U.S. military, launched from a military aircraft with a range of about 1,000 kilometers.This missile has an invisible design that can avoid the missile defense system and equipped with a weapon data chain. It can re -position the target during the flight.Lockheed Martin will be the main contractor of the above transactions.

Japan plans to develop domestic air -to -air missiles

According to Kyodo News, Japan plans to develop domestic air -to -air missiles for the next -generation fighters developed by it and the United Kingdom and Italy.

Reports quoted sources that Britain and Italy intend to carry the European Meteor Missiles developed on the new fighter, but the Japanese research shows that due to different reasons for advanced devices, the judgment at this stage is to develop another domestic domestic production.Missiles have better benefits in terms of function, performance and cost.

It is reported that the first new fighter aircraft is expected to be deployed in 2035. The Japanese side hopes that the new missile will be completed at that time. In the future, it will still explore missiles used in Britain and other countries to enhance combat effectiveness.At present, Japan Yingyi is promoting the basic design of the next -generation fighter body and the design details of the engine.

Japan is developing the ability to counterattack or launch an attack on the enemy base on the grounds of "severe security challenges" in China and North Korea.Yoshida Yoshida Katsuya, Chief of Staff of the Japanese Land Self -Defense Force, said in an exclusive interview published on Tuesday (August 29) that in the face of regional and global challenges, the Japanese Self -Defense Force currently lacks military power.

"With our existing ability, it is impossible to maintain Japanese security ... Whether the international community can prevent the situation of changing the status quo by unilaterally using force and maintaining the international order of rule of law.The front line of regional struggle. "

Yoshida said that Japan must fundamentally strengthen its defense, and maintains and extend deterrent through strategies including US nuclear weapons."The Self -Defense Force shows the monitoring and intelligence collection capabilities in peacetime. We must also maintain the advantages of cutting -edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum passwords. We will expand partnerships with the United States, Australia, India and other countries.Interested in defending the status quo of India and Europe. "

He also said that Japan will accelerate the research and development and deployment of defense equipment, and the cooperation between the military and the private industry in this regard is critical.