This weekend Japan tested prototype of FPS-XX radar. This radar registered test launch of Russian ballistic rocket.

Self-defense of Japan declared that launch of Russian rocket was made from board of submarine in Sea of Okhotsk water area. Rocket fell in region of Barents Sea.

First and last time launch of rocket from Okhotsk Sea in Archangelsk oblast was made on September 2005.

Meanwhile representatives of Japan announced that their radar demonstrated perfect results. By words of Japan servicemen, it managed to register rocket which was not noted in technical documentation at significant distance. By words of Japan military official, results of launch will persuade USA to add radar to their armoury.
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