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Japan and US to jointly produce missiles to counter China's assertiveness

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The United States and Japan have agreed to jointly produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles in Japan, a move aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the region. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced the initiative, dubbed 'Operation Supercharge,' which will establish a final assembly and inspection plant for AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. This collaboration underscores the allies' shared concerns about the challenging security environment and their commitment to strengthening deterrence capabilities. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Jim Gomez, JOEAL CALUPITAN ·

    ‘Operation Supercharge’: Japan and U.S. agree to develop Japanese missile facility—a ‘strong, quiet and clear’ message against China’s naval activity

    Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made the announcement in a news conference where he met U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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