US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-and-japan-to-establish-a-japanese-facility-for-joint-missile-productionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US and Japan to establish joint missile production facility in Japanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-and-japan-to-establish-a-japanese-facility-for-joint-missile-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-and-japan-to-establish-a-japanese-facility-for-joint-missile-production#u166853Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:26:25 +0000The US and Japan have agreed to establish a facility in Japan for joint production of missiles, amid growing concerns over China's assertiveness in Asia. The facility will produce AMRAAM missiles. This move is part of the allies' efforts to boost cooperation in the face of regional security threats.Why it mattersThe agreement between the US and Japan is driven by concerns over China's increasing military assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. The US has been seeking to strengthen its alliances and partnerships in the region to counterbalance China's growing influence. Ja