# US, Japan ink agreements for AMRAAM assembly, SM-3 production boost: Japanese MoD

- Source: Breaking Defense
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:45:18+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/us-japan-ink-agreements-for-amraam-production-sm-3-production-boost-japanese-mod/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/us-japan-ink-agreements-for-amraam-assembly-sm-3-production-boost-japa-0aa9d3/

The “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan’s defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

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