Japan's Missile Defenses
Standard Missile 3 Interceptors
Patriot Missile Interceptors
Standard Missile 3 Interceptors
- Ship launched missile
- Used against short and intermediate range ballistic missiles
- Cost per missile is $6 million to $9 million
Patriot Missile Interceptors
- Launched from land-based mobile launchers
- Used against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft
- Cost per missile is $3.5 million