US and Japan agree to establish missile-production facility
The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said
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US and Japan agree to establish missile-production facility
The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said
US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: ABC News and NPR. ABC News published it first, on October 29, 2026; the last outlet to join was NPR, 16 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Japan, United States, China and Asia.
