Japan is in the midst of a significant missile development and procurement program as a part of its ‘counterstrike’ doctrine against rising challenges from China and North Korea.
Also, its hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) has a scramjet engine and is presently undergoing ground testing, according to one of its top defense scientists, who spoke at a defense exhibition.
It approved a $320 billion defense budget in December 2022 to develop 2000 to 3000 km-range cruise, ballistic, hypersonic mi...
