Japan's defense white paper links arms production to economic growth
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Japanese Government, Sanae Takaichi
Japan
August 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/4/2026, 7:50:56 AM
Japan's latest defense white paper argues that arms production can support economic growth. The government aims to harness technology and use commercial components in weapons production. Defense spending has reached 2% of GDP, with a budget of 122.3 trillion yen for the year to March 2027.
- Earlier version 18/4/2026, 4:51:24 AM
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