Offshore deployment of missile defense equipment "irrational" US side points out September 23, 6:25
Regarding new equipment for missile defense to replace "Aegis Ashore", the Ministry of Defense is considering repairing what is being manufactured for Aegis Ashore and deploying it at sea, but it will be repaired According to an interview with the people concerned, it was pointed out by the American side that it was not rational because the cost would be enormous.
The Ministry of Defense is considering refurbishing systems in production for Aegis Ashore, such as radar, and deploying them at sea as an alternative to the abandonment of Aegis Ashore.
Since no specific measures have been decided, the policy is not to specify the amount in the budget request for the next fiscal year, but there are concerns that a large amount of money will be required, such as the construction of ships.
When the Ministry of Defense explained this offshore deployment policy to the US side of the manufacturer who actually performs the repair work, although it is technically possible, a large-scale repair of the system is required, and "the cost will be enormous. Therefore, it was pointed out that it was not rational, "I learned from an interview with a government official.
Since the Aegis Ashore system was designed for land deployment, it seems that it is necessary to take measures such as drastically redesigning it to withstand the effects of waves.
However, the Ministry of Defense says that it is extremely difficult to gain local understanding of land deployment based on the background of the abandonment of Aegis Ashore deployment, and the cost aspect will be a big issue when considering future alternatives. It is a prospect.