Japan and the United States plan to strengthen their joint defense production system as the United States’ manufacturing capabilities are overwhelmed due to its military support to Ukraine. This is reported by the Yomiuri newspaper, citing government sources.
According to journalists, this issue will be discussed during the meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden during the Japanese Prime Minister’s visit to Washington in April.
It is noted that the parties intend to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between defense enterprises, as the United States is concerned that their stocks of artillery shells and missiles may run out due to prolonged support for Ukraine.
Japan and the United States will coordinate lists of defense products that Washington needs the most. The list may include components for howitzers that the United States supplies to Ukraine, as well as certain types of ammunition. This step will allow Washington to replenish its own reserves and provide other resources to Kyiv.
In addition, the countries will explore the possibility of creating a system whereby Japanese companies will regularly service and repair American military equipment.
Prior to this, Japan’s UN ambassador commented on the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine.
Earlier in Japan, the launch of the first private rocket was postponed.
Article: Japan and the United States to Strengthen Defense Production System in Joint Effort
Japan and the United States are planning to enhance their collaboration in defense production due to the overloaded manufacturing capabilities of the United States, caused by its military support for Ukraine. This development was reported by the Yomiuri newspaper, citing government sources.
During the upcoming visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Washington in April, the issue of reinforcing cooperation between defense enterprises will be brought up between him and US President Joe Biden.
The United States has expressed concerns over the depletion of its stocks of artillery shells and missiles due to the extended support provided to Ukraine. Therefore, Japan and the United States will work together to coordinate lists of defense products that are most needed by Washington. The inclusion of components for howitzers, which are supplied by the United States to Ukraine, as well as certain types of ammunition, is being considered. This collaborative effort will enable Washington to replenish its own reserves and redirect additional resources to Kyiv.
Furthermore, both countries will explore the possibility of establishing a system where Japanese companies will regularly service and repair American military equipment.
In a separate development, Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations commented on the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine.
Earlier in Japan, the launch of the first privately-owned rocket was postponed.
