Japan Finalizes Contracts For Tomahawk To Boost Stand-Off Capability

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U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel (left) and Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara pictured after Tokyo signed on for the weapon.

Credit: Japan Ministry of Defense
SINGAPORE—The Japan Defense Ministry (JMOD) signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S government on Jan. 18 to acquire Raytheon RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles. While the JMOD did not reveal the size and value of the deal, Foreign Military Sales documents show it covers up to 200...

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