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Trump, Japan Forge Missile Defense Alliance Amid Tensions

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host a March 19, 2025 summit with Japan, where Tokyo will announce participation in U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative.
Japan may aid missile production to replenish U.S. stocks depleted by Middle East conflicts.
The initiative aims to strengthen defenses against China and Russia, with emphasis on hypersonic weapons.
Japan's export of Patriot missiles signals a shift in its defense policy amid regional tensions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host a March 19, 2025 summit with Japan, where Tokyo will announce participation in U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative.
Japan may aid missile production to replenish U.S. stocks depleted by Middle East conflicts.
The initiative aims to strengthen defenses against China and Russia, with emphasis on hypersonic weapons.
Japan's export of Patriot missiles signals a shift in its defense policy amid regional tensions.