Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia

Japan will conduct tests of hypersonic missiles and other projectiles on Australian soil, the two countries’ defense ministers said yesterday as they deepened military cooperation, including with a codeveloped laser system. Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles said alongside his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the advances were a breakthrough for bilateral ties and Japan's own defense industry.

Japan is set to test hypersonics and other missiles in Australia, underscoring the nations’ stepped-up defense cooperation.