Japan Gets First Missiles For F-35s After Trump Proclaimed "New Golden Age" In Ties

Donald Trump announced the approval of missiles for Japan's F-35s, with deliveries starting this week. The sale includes AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, building on previous approvals by both Trump and Biden. Trump made the announcement during a tour of Asia, while aboard the USS George Washington in Japan. He and the Prime Minister of Japan signed an agreement to foster a "new golden age" for the US-Japan alliance. The agreement aims to strengthen economic security and promote economic growth in both nations. The AIM-9X Sidewinder is a advanced, short-range air-to-air missile that can be used against ground targets. Following Japan, Trump traveled to South Korea for a meeting with the Chinese President. Before the meeting, Trump expressed optimism for a meeting satisfactory to both China and the US. Trump has also expressed interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, an offer as yet unanswered by Pyongyang.