Japan and the United States plan to strengthen their joint defense production systems as production capacity in the United States is strained by military support from Ukraine. The newspaper writes about this Yomiuriciting government sources.
According to journalists, this issue will be on the agenda during the meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden during the visit of the head of the Japanese government to Washington in April.
It was noted that the parties plan to discuss strengthening cooperation between defense enterprises, as the United States is concerned that its artillery shell and missile reserves may be exhausted due to its long-term support for Ukraine.
Japan and the United States will agree on lists of defense products that Washington needs most. The list may include some types of ammunition, as well as howitzer parts that the United States has supplied to Ukraine. This step will allow Washington to replenish its own reserves and send other resources to Kiev.
The countries will also explore the possibility of creating a system where Japanese companies would regularly maintain and repair American military equipment.
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