US and Japan Agree to Jointly Produce Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles in Japan

The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a facility in Japan for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. This initiative aims to strengthen regional security cooperation and defense capabilities, with the missiles intended for F-35 fighter jets. The announcement was made by Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi after a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.