Japan's New Aegis Cruisers: Massive Radar, Tomahawk Integration, and Strategic Shifts
Japan’s first Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) is nearing completion, featuring a massive AN/SPY-7 radar and 128 vertical launch cells. While initially focused on missile defense, the ship will soon gain Tomahawk strike capability, marking a significant doctrinal shift toward 'stand-off defense' against regional threats.