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Updated · The Strategist · Apr 24
Japan boosts military with 9 trillion yen budget amid China and North Korea threats
Updated
Updated · The Strategist · Apr 24

Japan boosts military with 9 trillion yen budget amid China and North Korea threats

2 articles · Updated · The Strategist · Apr 24
  • Japan's 2026 defence budget rises to 9 trillion yen (A$80 billion), funding new warships, advanced missiles, and expanded Ryukyu Islands installations.
  • Tokyo is acquiring 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles, commissioning two 12,000-ton destroyers, and deploying Type 25 anti-ship missiles to counter regional threats.
  • While Japan's rearmament enhances its own security, experts say Tokyo would only defend Taiwan if the US acts first, reflecting persistent caution despite growing military capabilities.
How will China respond to Japanese long-range missiles targeting its mainland?
Will Japan's new 'counterstrike' power fundamentally change its alliance with the US?
Could Japan's debate on its nuclear principles lead to US nukes on its soil?
Does Japan's shift from pacifism signal a new era of arms races in Asia?
Can Japan's economy truly sustain its massive military spending spree?
As Japan starts selling fighter jets, who will be its next major customer?