U.S. wants Japan to co-produce 100-plus Patriot missiles

Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says

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A PAC-3 missile is launched during a stockpile reliability test in New Mexico. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

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.

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