VOICED : Japón confirma abandono de sistema de defensa estadounidense antimisiles

Japan has decided to cancel the deployment of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system due to safety concerns about the missile boosters potentially affecting residential areas. The decision was made after it was discovered that the boosters' landing sites could not be controlled, despite promises to local communities. The system, approved by Shinzo Abe's government in 2017, was initially intended to counter North Korean missile threats. The project, involving Lockheed Martin, was estimated to cost $4.2 billion over 30 years. With installations planned in Akita and Edeyamaguchi, the project faced local opposition, leading to its cancellation. Abe expressed a desire to explore alternative solutions.

Why did Japan decide to cancel the Aegis Ashore project?

• Inability to control booster landing

• Technological issues

• Due to high costs

• Lack of support from the U.S.

When was the acquisition of the Aegis Ashore system approved by Japan?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2015

• 2017

Which company was responsible for manufacturing the Aegis Ashore system?

• Boeing

• Northrop Grumman

• Lockheed Martin

• Raytheon

What was the estimated cost of the Aegis Ashore system over 30 years?

• $6 billion

• $3.5 billion

• $4.2 billion

• $5 billion

What was the main concern of local residents regarding the Aegis Ashore system?

• Environmental impact

• Noise pollution

• Increased military presence

• Safety of booster landings