The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to meet its requirement for air-launched long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) capability through the development of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) system.

A spokesperson from the MoD told Janes on 12 August that it plans to install a modified version of the Type 12 weapon onto MHI F-2 multirole fighter aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

This follows an MoD decision – announced early August – to scrap plans to fit Lockheed Martin's AGM-158C LRASM onto the JASDF's Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J/DJ Eagle fighter as part of a proposed broader upgrade for that aircraft.

The AGM-158C plan was cancelled due to costs. Janes has reported that the development and integration project could have cost up to JPY550 billion (USD5 billion).

Japan plans to develop a long-range, air-launched version of the Type 12 SSM for its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft (pictured). (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)