Japan and the US are agreeing to jointly develop an interceptor missile to counter hypersonic warheads being developed by China, Russia and North Korea.
The announcement comes as both countries vow to strengthen ties ahead of a summit with South Korea in Washington on Friday.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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