Episode 472 • • 16:16 - 18:53
472: Conheads in Mexico
US Weapons Sale to Japan, Aegis System Upgrades
The United States finalized a $421 million sale to Japan for upgrades to the Aegis weapons system on Atago-class ships. According to the Federal Register, the contract includes software programs, multi-mission signal processors, and various high-end digital display consoles. The hosts suggest the bulk of the cost is likely tied to proprietary software rather than the physical hardware.