Japan Sets Record FY 2026 Defense Budget, Eyeing China, N. Korea
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Jiji Press)--In response to continuing military buildups by China and North Korea, the Japanese government has set defense-related spending at a record 9,035.3 billion yen under its draft fiscal 2026 budget adopted at Friday's cabinet meeting. The figure, including outlays related to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, is up 3.8 pct from the fiscal 2025 initial budget a...
