Japan eyes new missile interceptors in Tokyo area ahead of Olympics english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 5 hours ago - 02:22 | Sports, News, JapanJapan is considering deploying an upgraded version of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptors in the Tokyo metropolitan area before the Olympics next summer, Defense Ministry sources said Wednesday.
The current PAC-3 batteries deployed nationwide have a range of several dozen kilometers and the upgraded version of the interceptors is expected to enhance detection capabilities and double the range.
[File photo of PAC3 missile interceptor]"Response capabilities to a cruise missile flying at a low altitude will improve," said a senior member of the Air Self-Defense Force.
The air defense group has four units at bases in Chiba, Kanagawa, Ibaraki and Saitama prefectures that are all equipped with PAC-3 batteries.
Britain also deployed missile defense systems for the Olympic Games in London in 2012.