Trump approves 1st batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 jets

ISTANBUL , Oct 29 (AA/APP): US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he approved the first batch of missiles to be delivered to Japan’s Self-Defense Forces for their F-35 fighter jets.

“I’m delighted to report that I’ve just approved the first batch of missiles,” Trump told American troops during a visit to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base near Tokyo.

The missiles will arrive “this week, so they’re ahead of schedule,” Trump said.