Trump announces F-35 missiles for Japan arriving 'this week' during USS George Washington visit, signaling accelerated U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday welcomed Japan's plan to fortify its defence posture as an "important step forward", but said he had made no specific demand on the scale of increase in Tokyo's defence spending.

Japan’s recently elected first female premier met the U.S. President on Tuesday to try to set a new tone for U.S.-Japan relations.

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aboard the USS George Washington, announcing missile deliveries to Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

"In such a short period of time the world started to enjoy more peace," Japanese Prime Minsiter Sanae Takaichi said.

President Donald Trump gave a speech to sailors on an aircraft carrier in Japan. He said he will send "more than the National Guard" into American cities.

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has called on the new administration in Tokyo to grant the Bank of Japan “policy space” to fight persistent inflation, helping send stocks to an all-time high.

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.