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Japan Exports Patriot Missiles to U.S. for First Time

11/20/2025

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Japan exported Patriot surface-to-air missiles to the United States for the first time, following a 2023 revision of its defense export regulations.
The export involved finished Patriot missiles, not parts, and followed the U.S. request to replenish its stockpile depleted by military support for Ukraine.
The Japanese Defense Ministry said the exported missiles will be used only by U.S. forces and will not be transferred to third countries.

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Japan exported Patriot surface-to-air missiles to the United States for the first time, following a 2023 revision of its defense export regulations.
The export involved finished Patriot missiles, not parts, and followed the U.S. request to replenish its stockpile depleted by military support for Ukraine.
The Japanese Defense Ministry said the exported missiles will be used only by U.S. forces and will not be transferred to third countries.