Japanese Star Wars

Here is a little bit of good news - With the help of the U.S. Navy, Japan is working on creating a missile shield. Reaching way high in the sky, the shield will assist in protecting Japan from any North Korean or Chinese missile attacks.

A test of the sea-based SM-3 interceptor system just proved successful....

From Breitbart --

A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer shot down a mock ballistic missile in space over the Pacific Ocean shortly after noon Monday with a U.S.-made interceptor in a test conducted off Hawaii, Defense Ministry officials said.

Experts say the success marks a major step forward for Japan in the buildup of its missile shield, which was accelerated after North Korea's missile launch tests last year. But they also voice concern it could affect the balance of military capabilities in East Asia that includes China and Russia.

The test of the high-tech Standard Missile 3 was the first by a country other than the United States. More....