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Japan and U.S. Sign Agreement on Wednesday to Develop Hypersonic Missile Interceptor

May 16, 2024, 03:59 AM

Japan and the United States have signed an agreement on Wednesday to jointly develop a hypersonic missile interceptor. This collaboration with the Pacific ally aims to address the growing regional threats posed by hypersonic weapons, which are currently possessed by countries such as China and Russia. The new missile defense system is expected to be operational by the 2030s.