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What will be the primary regional reaction to the U.S. missile sale to Japan by June 30, 2025?
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U.S. Approves Sale of 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Missiles to Japan for $3.64 Billion
Jan 3, 2025, 01:00 PM
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment to Japan, valued at approximately $3.64 billion. The sale aims to bolster Japan's defense capabilities against regional threats, particularly from China, and enhance security cooperation between the U.S. and Japan in the Indo-Pacific region. The missiles, produced by RTX Corporation, will support Japan's efforts to defend its homeland and U.S. personnel stationed there.
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