Ukraine seeks Japan's help with Patriot missile systems

Ukraine is seeking defense cooperation from Japan to help operate and potentially produce Patriot missile systems. A senior aide to President Zelenskyy cited Japan's licensing and manufacturing expertise with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a basis for this cooperation. The official argued that providing assistance for defensive systems like the Patriot would not violate Japan's pacifist constitution, especially following a US pledge to license Patriot production for Ukraine. AI

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