Why it matters
The agreement links U.S. and Japanese defense production, with potential relevance to military supply and cooperation in Asia. NPR says the allies have expressed concern about China’s growing assertiveness in the region.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES AND JAPAN
U.S. and Japan agree to establish a joint missile-production facility in Japan
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The United States and Japan agreed to establish a facility in Japan for joint missile production, NPR reports. The supplied article does not specify the facility’s location, production schedule or missile types.
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