Die USA genehmigen den Verkauf fortschrittlicher Luft-Luft-Raketen an Japan

SS: US has approved the AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $3.64 billion. This purchase by Japan is intended for China, and to address any current or near future threats and defend their homeland.

This comes at a time when the Japanese government is struggling to reach its 2% defence spending target by 2027. A major reason being inflation and lack of enthusiasm from the Japanese public.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/29/japan/japan-defense-spending-inflation/#:~:text=When%20the%20Japanese%20government%20formulated,%C2%A5108%20to%20the%20dollar.

However, it looks like the government is adamant on strengthening military ties with US; even setting up a joint command centre in Central Japan.

https://thediplomat.com/tag/japan-joint-command-center/

However, it is to be noted that Japan is now running with a minority government and the junior partner is postponing the decision to raise income taxes.