Japan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 Production — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-assemble-amraam-missiles-as-u-s-moves-to-dramatically-boost-aim-120-productionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. and Japan Agree to Establish AMRAAM Missile Assembly Facilityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-assemble-amraam-missiles-as-u-s-moves-to-dramatically-boost-aim-120-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-assemble-amraam-missiles-as-u-s-moves-to-dramatically-boost-aim-120-production#u177987Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:55:24 +0000The United States and Japan agreed on October 28, 2026, to establish a final assembly and inspection facility for AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) in Japan. This joint effort, titled Operation Supercharge, aims to scale production to address dwindling global missile stockpiles and support F-35 fighter jets. Additionally, the two nations seek to accelerate production of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor as part of a multibillion-dollar expansion of missile manufacturing. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated the agreement will strengthen Japan's defense i