The MDA has estimated the cost to develop the hypersonic missile interceptor will exceed $3 billion, including Japan’s share of $1 billion.

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of ...

Japan, US Move Ahead in Co-Developing Hypersonic Weapons Interceptor as Regional Threats Grow TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new ...

TOKYO: Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic ...

Under the arrangement, Japan is responsible for developing a part at the interceptor's tip that separates in space to destroy the incoming warhead, as well as its rocket motors, officials said.

HONOLULU — The United States and Japan signed a cooperative agreement Wednesday to co-develop a hypersonic missile defense capability designed to neutralize hypersonic threats in the glide phase ...

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You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new ...