Cabinet OKs record ¥8.7 tril defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability
[Japan Today] - 12/27/2024
The Japanese cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen defense budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and…
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[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
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