DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Japan is building 2 dedicated Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV) after cancelling fixed Aegis Ashore sites. Equipped with the SPY-7 GaN AESA radar and SM-3 Block IIA, they provide mobile BMD coverage and are expected to deliver around 2027-28.
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Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) - Lockheed Martin
VENTAJAS
- SPY-7 GaN AESA radar provides superior detection range and discrimination vs. SPY-1
- Dedicated ASEV ships focus entirely on BMD without diluting fleet escort capacity
- SM-3 Block IIA intercept capability against ICBM-class threats
- Two ships provide more flexibility than fixed Aegis Ashore sites
DESVENTAJAS
- ASEV program resulted from politically controversial Aegis Ashore cancellation
- Enormous cost (~$3B+ per ship including radar and weapons)
- Only 2 ships; cannot provide 24/7 continuous BMD coverage
- Full US dependency for Aegis combat system and SM-3 interceptors
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPEDedicated Ballistic Missile Defense Vessel
RADARSPY-7 GaN AESA Radar
SHIPS2 Planned
MISSILESSM-3 Block IIA (Exo-Atmospheric BMD)
IOC TARGET~2027-28
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