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SM-6 Air Defense Missiles Sought From U.S.

October 24 2022

Japan
USA

The U.S. State Dept. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of surface-to-air missiles to Japan, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The proposed US$450 million sale covers the delivery of up to 32 SM-6 Block I missiles in two batches of 16; Mk 21 vertical launch system canisters and related training and support services.

Raytheon Missiles and Defense would be the primary contractor.

The sale would support Japanese air and ballistic missile defense...

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