Why America and Japan Are Racing to Build Missiles Together Faster
The U.S. and Japan just agreed to speed up how quickly they build advanced missiles together — and the real story isn't the weapons, it's the clock. Both countries are betting that the side that can manufacture munitions fast enough to outlast a long fight, not just win the first day of one, is the side that deters conflict in the Pacific.
Bottom Line
This agreement is less about new firepower and more about the unglamorous art of making weapons fast and in enough quantity to deter an opponent from gambling on a quick victory. It marks another step in Japan's transformation from a protected ally into a genuine defense-industrial partner — a trend, not a blip.
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