In Cebu, Philippines, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new agreement to establish a facility for joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. This decision comes amid increasing military activities by China, prompting both nations to strengthen their defense alliance. The missiles produced will be crucial for the F-35 fighter jets used by both countries' militaries.
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