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Japan and US Sign Agreement on Wednesday to Co-Develop Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Amid Regional Threats

May 15, 2024, 09:59 PM

Japan and the United States have signed an agreement on Wednesday to co-develop a hypersonic missile interceptor. This collaboration comes as regional threats continue to grow, highlighting the need for advanced missile defense systems. The new interceptor aims to counter hypersonic missiles, which are currently considered nearly unstoppable. The US and its Pacific ally Japan are teaming up to address these emerging threats.