Japan and US agree on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenal.
A new Japanese facility will complete AIM-120 missiles for the country’s F-35 jets.
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“US and Japan agree to establish missile-production facility”
US and Japan agree to establish a joint missile-production facility.
Key points
- US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint production of missiles.
- Project named 'Operation Supercharge' aims to produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles.
- Facility described as essential for the F-35 fighter jets.
- Koizumi and Hegseth met on the margins of Southeast Asian defence chiefs meetings in Cebu.
- Officials emphasized deterrence and a free, open international order without force coercion.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“US and Japan, long alarmed by China's aggression, agree to establish missile-production facility”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
- SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic TimesSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times
- SourceKoreaheraldLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at KoreaheraldSourceKoreaheraldLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Koreaherald
- SourceJapantodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at JapantodaySourceJapantodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japantoday
“U.S. and Japan agree to establish missile-production facility”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Japan and US strike deal on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenal”
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
“As Missile Stockpiles Dwindle and China Looms, U.S. Turns to Japan for Production”
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A new Japanese facility will complete AIM-120 missiles for the country’s F-35 jets.