CNN: Trump admin approves $133 million anti-ballistic missile sale to Japan
Washington (CNN)The Trump administration notified Congress on Tuesday that it has approved the potential sale of SM-3 anti-ballistic missiles to Japan in a deal estimated to be worth $133.3 million, according to a State Department statement.
Included in the sale are four Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missiles, four MK 29 missile canisters, and other technical, engineering and logistics support services.
The SM-3 Block IIA is an anti-ballistic missile that can be employed on Aegis-class destroyers or on land, via the Aegis Ashore program, according to a State Department official.
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WNU Editor: I am surprised that this is only a $133 million sale. I expected a bigger [urchase from the Japanese.
More News On The U.S. Approving A $133 Million Anti-Ballistic Missile Sale To Japan
U.S. Approves Anti-Ballistic Missile Sale to Japan Amid North Korea Threat -- US News and World Report/Reuters
Japan cleared to buy advanced SM-3 -- Military Times
US OKs selling Japan missiles to shoot down North Korean missiles -- Fox News
US to sell Japan $133M in missiles to counter North Korea threat -- The Hill
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