US EditionJapan’s New Leader Vows to Further Boost Defense Spending as Regional Tensions Rise
- On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to accelerate Japan's military buildup and complete an early security strategy upgrade, aiming to hit 2% annual military spending by March.
- A change in the security environment prompted Japan to upgrade its strategy early, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, and grave concerns over China, North Korea, and Russia, Takaichi said.
- Planned changes include more offensive roles for Japan's Self-Defense Forces, easing arms export restrictions, and increased military spending, but Takaichi did not specify funding plans.
- Days before the U.S. summit on Oct. 27, Sanae Takaichi plans to discuss strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance and fostering trust with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- At home, Takaichi leads a minority government tackling rising prices and sagging wages while securing opposition cooperation and assigning Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda to tighten rules on foreigners and land purchases.
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Japanese PM Promises Further Increase in Defense Spending
Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, said in her first major policy speech on Friday that she plans to increase defense spending and accelerate Japan’s military buildup to meet rising threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. Takaichi said her government will complete the current program for increasing defense spending to two percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by March 2026, well ahead of the original schedule for completing the u…
Takaichi, in first policy speech, vows to further bolster defense buildup
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending and complete an early upgrade of the country's security strategy as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia. Takaichi took office Tuesday after being elected Japan’s first female leader. That ended months…
Japan’s new leader vows to further boost defence spending as regional tensions rise
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending and complete an early upgrade of the country’s security strategy as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia.
Japan’s New PM Pledges to Boost Defense Ahead of Trump’s Asia Tour
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to boost the country’s defense capabilities and revise its security strategy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region. Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Takaichi took office on Oct. 21, becoming Japan’s first female prime minister and forming a coalition government with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party. Speaking to Japan’s parliament on Friday, Takaichi said her government …
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