"Japan's Purchase: Hundreds of Tomahawk Missiles from United States"

Japan has signed a deal with the United States to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its military buildup in response to increased regional threats, pledging to double its annual defense spending by 2027. The decision to accelerate deployment of the missiles comes amid heightened security concerns due to threats from China and North Korea. Japan is also strengthening military cooperation with the U.S., Australia, and other friendly nations, and has eased a ban on exports of lethal weapons, allowing the sale of Japanese-made weapons and components to other countries. The U.S. approach to its partnership with Japan focuses on ensuring deterrence and maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region.