WASHINGTON -- The U.S military would like Japan to produce more than 100 Patriot missiles, according to the Pentagon's top official for acquisitions, as the two countries expand co-production of weapons to plug a burgeoning American shortage.
Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says

A PAC-3 missile is launched during a stockpile reliability test in New Mexico. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S military would like Japan to produce more than 100 Patriot missiles, according to the Pentagon's top official for acquisitions, as the two countries expand co-production of weapons to plug a burgeoning American shortage.