KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY

• The final assembly and quality inspections of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles will be carried out at the new facility to be established in Japan.
• This move is part of the US strategy to increase defense industry integration with allied countries under the 'Operation Supercharge' initiative.
• The supply chain is being diversified in line with multi-billion dollar major contracts with Raytheon and an annual production target of at least 1,900 missiles.
• AMRAAM missiles are a critical ammunition in high demand due to operations in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Red Sea.