The U.S. government says it has approved support for Japan's development of upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles, which are launched from the ground, travel at supersonic speeds and fly in irregular trajectories. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/politics/us-support-japan-missile-development/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #missiles #sdf #defense
U.S. approves support for Japan's development of upgraded HVGP missiles

HVGPs are launched from the ground, travel at supersonic speeds from high altitudes and fly in irregular trajectories, making them difficult to intercept.

The Japan Times