Four Japanese Intercepts Conducted
Kratos Defense & Rocket Systems supported the successful test intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) target, using an SM-3 Block IIA missile fired from the Japanese JS Maya destroyer.
A highlight of the Japan Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-07 (JFTM-07) event, the series featured four Kratos subscale ballistic missile targets launched off Hawaii, during which Kratos also supported the interception of an SRBM by the JS Haguro. Kratos, alongside government and industry partners, integrated and launched three MRBM targets and one SRBM target.
The MRBM targets feature a payload mounted atop Kratos’ proven Oriole rocket motor and two government surplus Terrier Mk-70 rocket motors, while the two-stage SRBM target uses a Kratos Oriole and one Terrier Mk-70. All four target vehicles executed nominal trajectories while meeting target requirements.
“These multiple successful missions with our government partners are representative of Kratos’ industry-differentiating ability to rapidly develop and field relevant systems, at an affordable cost, in support of national security priorities. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and our mission is to disrupt the traditional procurement and cost model, providing our customers mission relevant products and systems at an affordable cost, enabling rapid, high-volume operations, testing and fielding,” explained Eric DeMarco, President and CEO.
