WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Defense Department's ambition to use allied factories and shipyards to supplement an overstretched American industrial base in countering China has hit a stumbling block as Japan enters a period of political uncertainty following Sunday's general election.
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U.S. defense industry strategy stumbles into Japan's political uncertainty
Plans for ship repair, missile co-production are crucial to counter China, Pentagon says
The U.S. plans to co-produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles in Japan with Mitsubishi Electric. (U.S. Navy photo)
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