Japan strikes deal to transfer PAC-3 missiles to US

Published on July 30, 2024

Japan's defense ministry has struck a deal to transfer domestically manufactured PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the United States. This follows the government's easing of defense equipment export rules last year.

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