Japan's government and ruling coalition are considering nearly doubling defence spending over the next five years as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to strengthen the country's military capabilities, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan weighs $500 billion defence spending plan, sources say
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Japan considers doubling defence spending to 70-80 trillion yen over five years, up from 43 trillion yen.
- Defence spending would increase 1.8 times under new plan starting 2027.
- Funding would cover drones, long-range missiles, and new warfare technologies.
- Final amount may vary and depends on security environment and government debates.
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