Japan is seeking a record military budget of 8.54 trillion yen ($58 billion) for 2025, allocating billions to improve satellite reconnaissance to defend against North Korean and Chinese threats.
On Friday, Tokyo’s defense ministry requested a 10.5% increase from 2024 for next year’s budget, allocating significant funds to space surveillance and counterstrike capabilities in line with Japan’s embrace of a more proactive defense strategy.
Japan is seeking a record military budget of 8.54 trillion yen ($58 billion) for 2025, allocating billions to improve satellite reconnaissance to defend against North Korean and Chinese threats.
On Friday, Tokyo’s defense ministry requested a 10.5% increase from 2024 for next year’s budget, allocating significant funds to space surveillance and counterstrike capabilities in line with Japan’s embrace of a more proactive defense strategy.
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