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Japan to mull joining US satellite constellation initiative to counter missile threats The Mainichi © The Mainichi (Mainichi)
TOKYO The Japanese government will consider joining the United States satellite constellation initiative aimed at accurately observing missile movements by deploying a number of low-orbit satellites equipped with smart sensors through the production and launch of some of the satellites used in the system.
As part of the move, the government will begin full consideration in fiscal 2021 on ways to cooperate in an initiative to counter new types of missiles owned by China, Russia and North Korea that are difficult to intercept with existing missile defense systems. Japan will also advance development of infrared ray sensors that can detect and track missiles across an extensive area and with high sensitivity, with an eye on mounting them on satellites.
Why can t Tokyo do the same?
The Point: History and many other issues are the reason why. Byt that could change and soon. What will Asia think?
Japan has decided to refit its Izumo-class light carriers to operate the F-35B stealth fighter. So modified, the Izumos will carry about a dozen F-35Bs each, giving the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force a small but significant aviation combat capability.
The question now is “what comes next?”
Japan and China
In 2006, Japan laid down the first of two fourteen-thousand-ton Hyuga-class helicopter destroyers at IHI Marine United Yokohama Shipyard. In 2012, Japan laid down the twenty-thousand-ton Izumo, a light carrier in all but name, followed shortly by her sister Kaga. While the Hyugas could conceivably operate the F-35B, there is no indication thus far that the JMSDF intends to retrofit them.
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