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The era of Japan solely buying American weapons is over. As hypersonic threats from regional competitors reach speeds exceeding Mach 5, the United States is turning to Japan for a critical solution.

In this video, we analyze the historic Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, a joint development between the US Missile Defense Agency and Japan's Ministry of Defense. We dive deep into why Northrop Grumman is relying on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to build the propulsion systems that make interception possible.

Key Topics Covered:

The Hypersonic Blind Spot: Why current radars and interceptors fail against Glide Vehicles.

Japan’s Industrial Role: How MHI’s rocket motor technology is the heart of the new interceptor.

Strategic Shift: Moving from a "Shield" strategy to an integrated "Co-developer" alliance.

The Cost of Defense: Analyzing the economic and political challenges of the 2030s deployment timeline.

This is not just about a new missile; it is about the transformation of the Japan-US alliance where Tokyo becomes an indispensable engine of global security.

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