Japan okays $58B defense budget amid tensions with China

The Japanese government on Friday approved a record $58 billion defense budget for the 2026 fiscal year to match rising ...

Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the ...

Japan’s cabinet approves record defense budget that aims to deter China; AP explains

Japan's Cabinet approved Friday a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year.

Japan Approves Record $58 Billion Defense Budget Amid Rising China Tensions

Japan ’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming fiscal ...

Japan Eyes Record Defense Spending as GDP, Yen Stretch 2% Goal

Japan is set to increase defense spending to a fresh record next year as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government looks to ...
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Japan Accelerates Defense Buildup With Record Budget and Expanded Unmanned Capabilities

The draft defense budget sets a new spending record for the 12th straight year amid mounting regional threats and U.S.
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Japan’s Cabinet approves another record-setting plan for defense spending

In keeping with Japan’s ongoing military buildup, lawmakers approved a budget for 2026 that for the first time exceeds 9 ...
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Japan Reacts to the New US National Security Strategy

The plan codifies demands for Japan to spend more on defense and increase its capabilities – efforts Japanese officials say are already underway. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Japanese Prime ...
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Japan to Procure New Anti-Landing Craft Missiles for Island Defense

The Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) will procure the next generation of Japanese anti-landing craft missiles next year as Tokyo prioritizes coastal defense systems to defend its southwestern islands.