US Seeks Japan's Support to Bolster Missile Supplies and Repair Warships

Talks focus on enhancing defense industrial cooperation amid strategic challenges in Europe and Asia

US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel emphasizes the need for swift missile production and warship repairs.
Japan and the US establish working groups for missile co-production and naval maintenance.
China's growing shipbuilding capacity adds urgency to US-Japan defense collaboration.
Recent policy changes in Japan open new opportunities for its defense industry.
The US aims to free its shipyards for new builds by conducting repairs in Japan.