Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV)
Type: Destroyer
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| type | Dedicated Ballistic Missile Defense Vessel |
|---|---|
| radar | SPY-7 GaN AESA radar |
| ships | 2 planned |
| missiles | SM-3 Block IIA (exo-atmospheric BMD) |
| ioc_target | ~2027-28 |
Operators
- Japan (JMSDF — planned)
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