US and Japan reportedly finalize agreement for AMRAAM missile facility

Coverage says the US and Japan have finalized an agreement to establish a Japanese facility for joint AMRAAM missile production. A separate report cites Japan's Koizumi calling the missiles essential for the F-35, with no further details given.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 03:06 UTCFirst appeared on NDTV
2. 29 Oct, 04:10 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 29 Oct, 04:10 UTCAP reports joint missile production facility in Japan
4. 29 Oct, 04:10 UTCAir & Space Forces Magazine covers AMRAAM facility deal

Top sources

• jepunGoogle Trends
• US-Japan's Joint Missiles Production Plan Against China's Aggression In AsiaNDTV
• US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionAP News
• U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to boost cooperation to prevent cyberattacksThe Japan Times