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Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Draws Attention
Original: Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper
Japan's Ministry of Defense has released its 2026 Defense White Paper, the annual policy document outlining Tokyo's assessment of regional security threats and its defense priorities. The edition comes as Japan continues to expand its defense budget and deepen security cooperation with the United States amid tensions with China and North Korea.
Why now: The annual white paper's assessment of regional threats and Japan's defense buildup is closely watched amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.
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- Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper · USNI News
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