U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction

U.S. and Japanese defense leaders have agreed to speed up joint missile production efforts during recent talks.

The agreement centers on a Japanese proposal called Operation Supercharge. This plan aims to boost the joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.

Defense chiefs Pete Hegseth and Shinjiro Koizumi led the discussions. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation amid regional security concerns.

The deal was reached on May 30, 2026, as reported by The Japan Times.

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