Tokyo cuts LRASM weapon from F-15J upgrade programme on cost fears

F-15J Super Interceptor

Source: Boeing

Japan’s defence ministry has confirmed that an upgrade programme for 70 Boeing F-15Js will no longer include Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) due to cost and schedule concerns.

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