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RTX Nears Landmark Deal with Mitsubishi Electric for Advanced Missile Defense Radar Component

U.S. defense contractor RTX is finalizing an agreement with Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to procure a critical component for the advanced SPY-6 air and missile defense radar system
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In a notable advancement of U.S.-Japan defense collaboration, RTX, a U.S. defense contractor, is in the final stages of securing a deal with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric. The agreement entails the procurement of a crucial component for the advanced SPY-6 air and missile defense radar system. This development signifies a significant stride in strengthening defense industry ties between the U.S. and Japan, particularly in light of mounting challenges posed by China. The SPY-6 radar system stands out for its heightened precision and extended range, allowing it to simultaneously intercept ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft, and surface ships. This partnership underscores Japan’s expanding role in providing state-of-the-art military technology to U.S. forces, a shift that has traditionally been rare in the defense sector.

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