Overview of Japan's Defense Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026

Overview of Japan's Defense Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026

The following is an overview of Japan’s defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2026, issued by Japan’s Ministry of Defense. From the Report Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request Basic Concept In the FY2026 Budget Request, marking the fourth year under the Defense Buildup Program, taking into account the Budget Request Guidelines, which states “Based on the ‘Defense Buildup Program (DBP)’, ministers may request the necessary amount for expenses under t…

Japan mulls expanding scope of 'defense-related' costs amid U.S. pressure

Japan is considering increasing overall defense spending by broadening the scope of what counts as "related" expenditures to include space projects and infrastructure initiatives undertaken by government agencies other than the Defense Ministry, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The move is aimed at demonstrating Tokyo's determination to boost…