The US State Department approved the sending of Jassm-Range 16 large-racks to Japan and the corresponding equipment worth $ 39 million. This is stated in a written statement by the Agency for Cooperation in the Field of Security and Defense of the United States.
“The sale of cruise missiles will allow the United States to achieve foreign policy goals and strengthen national security, strengthening the defense capabilities of the key ally, which plays an important role in ensuring political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region,” the statement said.
Approval by the US State Department means that there will be no problems with the government of the government of the government.
If the US Congress does not object to the decision of the Ministry within 30 working days, the administration will begin negotiations with the country to be approved by the sale of the package.
Faced with growing threats of security from China and North Korea, Japan strengthens its defense potential. These types of missiles can hit enemy aircraft, being beyond the reach of their blows.
In August 2023, the US State Department approved the sending of Jassm-Range 50 high-range missiles to Japan and related equipment in the amount of $ 104 million.