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Japan plans to expand defense spending to include non-military projects amid U.S. pressure and rising security threats.
Japan is exploring ways to expand its definition of defense-related spending to include space projects, infrastructure protection, and other non-military initiatives, in response to U.S. pressure and growing security concerns, particularly from China.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to raise defense and related spending to 2% of GDP by fiscal 2025, two years ahead of the previous target.
While no specific commitments were made during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Trump administration reportedly urged Japan to aim for 3.5% of GDP.
The government is considering counting funds for energy, transportation, communications, shipbuilding, disaster prevention, and safeguarding sensitive technology toward defense budgets.
Current defense spending is about 8.5 trillion yen ($55 billion), with an additional 1.5 trillion yen in related areas.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to increasing defense outlays during talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A national security strategy update is expected by 2026.
Japón planea expandir el gasto en defensa para incluir proyectos no militares en medio de la presión estadounidense y las crecientes amenazas a la seguridad.