Modification Of Aegis Ashore Said To Be Too Costly

Modification of Aegis Ashore said to be too costly

NHK has learned that the US manufacturer of the Aegis Ashore says the land-based missile defense system will be too costly to convert to offshore use.

In June, Japan's government scrapped a multibillion-dollar plan to deploy the Aegis Ashore due to opposition from local municipalities and other reasons. The Defense Ministry is now considering creating an offshore alternative. It is seeking modifications to radars and other equipment by the manufacturer.