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defense1 month ago•3 min saved

Japan to Field Supersonic ASM-3ER for Dual Anti-Ship and Air-to-Air Roles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced plans to mass-produce the ASM-3ER supersonic missile starting in fiscal year 2027. While primarily an anti-ship weapon with a range exceeding 400 km, the missile will also be adapted for an air-to-air role via software updates. This dual-capability system is designed to target high-value airborne assets like AWACS aircraft and tankers, leveraging its long range and satellite guidance to extend the JASDF’s standoff strike and air defense capabilities.

via navalnews.com|

#air-to-air #anti-ship-missile #asm-3er

defense5 months ago•6 min saved

Japan Fires Type 88 in Historic Balikatan Maritime Drill in the Philippines

During Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, Japan fired two Type 88 anti-ship missiles from a 6×6 JGSDF launcher at a decommissioned BRP Quezon, sinking the target about six minutes later at roughly 75 km. The live-fire was part of a multinational drill involving about 17,000 troops and marked the first participation of Japanese combat troops on Philippine soil since WWII. USMC NMESIS was present (but did not fire), and an American HIMARS had previously engaged the target. The exercise underscored growing defense cooperation as Japan plans to replace the Type 88 with the Type 12; the Type 88 range is 180 km and carries a 225 kg warhead.

via navalnews.com|

#anti-ship-missile #balikatan-2026 #defense

asia-pacific5 months ago•4 min saved

Japan fires first overseas anti-ship missiles during Balikatan, sinks decommissioned Philippine vessel

During the Balikatan exercise off northwestern Luzon, Japan fired two Type-88 surface-to-ship missiles from Culili Point, sinking the decommissioned BRP Quezon (ex-USS Vigilance) about 50 miles offshore — the first time Tokyo has launched missiles outside its territory. The drill also involved Philippine frigates, a Canadian frigate, a U.S. P-8 Poseidon and an MQ-9 drone, signaling deeper regional security cooperation as tensions with China rise; Philippine President Marcos Jr. watched remotely alongside Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro. Officials say future Balikatan drills are likely to expand in size and scope to deter shared threats.

via Stars and Stripes|

#anti-ship-missile #asia-pacific #balikatan

military2 years ago•3 min saved

"Houthi Missile Narrowly Misses USS Gravely"

A Houthi anti-ship missile came within a nautical mile of the Navy destroyer Gravely, prompting the use of its Phalanx Close-In Weapons System to intercept the missile. The incident raises questions about the sophistication of Houthi attacks and the effectiveness of the Navy's defensive systems. The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have led to concerns about the sustainability of such operations for Navy destroyers.

via NavyTimes.com|

#anti-ship-missile #defense-system #houthi-rebels