Why it matters
A major Japanese defense buildup could affect regional security and U.S. allies and companies involved in defense and trade. The supplied reporting does not describe a direct change to U.S. policy or spending.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • JAPAN
Japan reportedly weighs raising five-year defense spending to 80 trillion yen
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Japan is reportedly considering raising defense spending over five years to as much as 80 trillion yen, about US$508 billion, according to media reports cited by the South China Morning Post. The supplied articles do not show that the proposal has been formally adopted.
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