Japan Approves Record 9 Trillion Yen Defense Budget for 2026, Accelerates Security Goals
Japan’s draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 hits record 9.04 trillion yen, accelerating security spending to 2% of GDP by 2025 amid regional tensions.
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