Japan weighs nearly doubling defense spending

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 1:00 AM ET

The government and ruling coalition are considering nearly doubling defense spending over five years, with a year-end deadline.

Why it matters

It would reshape regional security spending.

Japan's ties with China and Russia are strained.

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