Japan Considers Broader Definition of Security Spending to Inflate Defense Outlays, Sources Say

Defense in a new way. Japan is thinking about how to increase military spending Washington is increasingly demanding that allies take greater responsibility for collective security, including financially

Defense in a new wayJapan is thinking about how to increase military spendingWashington is increasingly demanding that allies take greater responsibility for collective security, including financially. Therefore, partners have to look for ways to meet...

Japan considers broader definition of security spending to inflate defense outlays, sources say

The government is looking at whether spending on areas like AI, satellites and infrastructure could be classified as defense-related costs.