U.S. and allies move to build missiles and drones closer to Asia's flashpoints

A U.S.-led defense manufacturing partnership said it had ‌agreed to set up a new program to produce solid rocket motors, with Japan taking the lead.

20 Mar, 20:35 — 21 Mar, 03:09

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This initiative represents a strategic shift in defense manufacturing, aiming to enhance the readiness and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific region. By producing critical components closer to potential conflict zones, it could significantly impact regional security dynamics and deterrence capabilities.

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The U.S. and its allies are establishing a new program to produce solid rocket motors.
Japan is taking the lead in this new manufacturing program.
The initiative aims to build missiles and drones closer to Asia's flashpoints.

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A U.S.-led defense manufacturing partnership has agreed to set up a new program to produce solid rocket motors.

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Japan is taking the lead in the new program to produce solid rocket motors.

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