U.S., Japan Agree To Boost Defense Ties

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Matthew Fulco
March 20, 2026

A White House meeting between President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi resulted in several defense-focused agreements between the two countries.

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At a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the two countries agreed to strengthen defense ties from co-production of missiles to joint development of rare earths. The high-stakes meeting came as Trump is pushing allies to support the war…

Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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