The United States and Japan have agreed to create a facility on Japanese territory for the final assembly of AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, the Wall Street Journal writes. The parties will also exchange technologies to increase production of SM-3 anti-aircraft missiles. The exact volumes and timing of the production launch are not disclosed. The agreement aims to strengthen the defense industrial base; Previously, the Pentagon signed a $20.7 billion contract with missile maker RTX to expand their production.

The United States and Japan have agreed to create a facility on Japanese territory for the final assembly of AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, the Wall Street Journal writes. The parties will also exchange technologies to increase production of SM-3 anti-aircraft missiles. The exact volumes and timing of the production launch are not disclosed. The agreement aims to strengthen the defense industrial base; Previously, the Pentagon signed a $20.7 billion contract with missile maker RTX to expand their production.