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Which two countries have signed an agreement to jointly develop interceptors for hypersonic missiles?

United States and Japan

United States and Japan
2024 May
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Japan and the U.S. signed a contract to develop interceptors for hypersonic missiles by the 2030s, costing over $3 billion. Announced in August, the plan addresses the rapid advancements in missile technology around Japan. Japan allocated ¥75 billion ($480 million) for 2024 development. Hypersonic missiles’ speed and irregular trajectories make them difficult to intercept. Japan’s defense budget increased amid rising tensions with China and North Korea.

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