Japan to Boost Ukraine Air Defenses with Patriot Missiles via U.S. Partnership
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Japan has announced that it will provide Patriot missiles to the United States, contributing to global stocks as Ukraine faces a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks. Tokyo plans to transfer dozens of these interceptor missiles from its own supplies, starting in early 2024. The Patriot missiles are used to shoot down ballistic missiles and other aerial threats, bolstering Ukraine's air defenses.
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- Breaking With Postwar History, Japan to Sell Patriot Missiles to U.S. The New York Times
- Running short on Ukraine air defenses, U.S. looks to Japan The Washington Post
- Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine BBC.com
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