Published Aug 31, 2026, 4:34 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 2 sources
Japan Seeks Record Defense Budget as Takaichi Plans Buildup
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Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking record spending of around $56 billion in the fiscal year starting in April, and the final bill could be considerably larger as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to launch a new military buildup plan later this year.