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Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy
Japan plans to double defense spending to 2% of GDP and enhance strike-back missile capabilities amid rising regional tensions and new warfare threats, officials said.
- Next week, Japan will tell U.S. President Donald Trump it plans to further build up its defence during his Oct. 27-29 visit, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.
- Faced with new warfare threats, Japan aims to adapt its defence posture by addressing drone swarms and cyberattacks while deepening cooperation with South Korea, Australia and the Philippines.
- Japan is undertaking a five-year buildup through 2027, including doubling defence spending to 2% of GDP and promoting strike-back capability with long-range missiles, while Trump is expected to press for increased defence spending and U.S. weapons purchases during his upcoming Tokyo visit.
- Takaichi's government plans to accelerate its post-2027 strategy review, which could mean larger military spending amid concerns over offensive roles given the ruling party's alliance with the Japan Innovation Party.
- Toshimitsu Motegi returns to the foreign minister role after serving in 2019-2021 and is tasked with following up on the Japan-U.S. tariffs agreement to promote economic security and growth, positioning him to carry Tokyo's agenda during Trump's visit.
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Japan Says It Plans to Tell Trump It Will Build Up Military and Upgrade Security Strategy
Japan's new foreign minister said his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense to rapidly adapt to changing warfare realities and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week.
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Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy
Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region when U.S.
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