Jim Gomez

CEBU, Philippines (AP) — The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range

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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

CEBU – 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 late Wednesday.

CEBU, Philippines (AP) — The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range

CEBU, Philippines (AP) — 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.

By Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan Oct. 29, 2026 7:49 AM PT

Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a production facility in Japan to jointly manufacture advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, according to the Japanese defense chief.

The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a production facility in Japan to jointly manufacture advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles , according to the Japanese defense chief.

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