Japan has exported domestically produced Patriot surface-to-air missile interceptors to the United States for the first time under eased restrictions, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.The export of the missiles in the Air Self-Defense Force's possession was made at the request of the United States, so that Washington could replenish its own stockpile as it provides military support to Ukraine amid Kyiv's ongoing war with Russia, the sources said.Japan produces Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor missiles under U.S. license.The Japanese government previously limited the …READ FULL ARTICLE
