North Korea's defence ministry said on Saturday "military provocations" by the United States and its allies were becoming more "pronounced" under the current Trump administration, according to state media.

The air forces of South Korea and the United States conducted exercises involving the strategic bomber B-1B. This was a demonstration of strength against military threats from North Korea. The air forces of South Korea and the United States organized a joint air exercise featuring the strategic bomber B-1B.

Australia this month made an initial $500 million payment toward its purchase of U.S.-made nuclear submarines.