US and Japan Agree on New Missile Production Facility in Defence Push

October 30, 2026 | By Semahegn Nigatu

The United States and Japan have reportedly reached an agreement to establish a new facility in Japan to manufacture advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, expanding their joint defence production capabilities under an initiative known as Operation Supercharge.

The proposed facility forms part of efforts to strengthen the defence industrial base and ensure that the two allies have sufficient supplies of military equipment amid growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.

The agreement was welcomed by John Moolenaar, chairman of the US House Select Committee on China, who described the initiative as an important step in deepening defence cooperation between Washington and its Pacific allies.

"Making sure we and our allies have the resources we need to counter CCP aggression is also why we must secure critical supply chains and rebuild the defence industrial base," Moolenaar said.

He also said the expansion of US-Japan defence cooperation sent a signal about Washington's commitment to protecting its interests and national security.

The initiative comes as the United States seeks to strengthen defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and expand industrial capacity among its allies. The proposed production facility would add to bilateral efforts to develop and manufacture defence equipment within the region.

Source: FSX Business News