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Japanese JS Kaga modified for F-35B operations sailing on the sea
PoliticsEN
Japan Shatters Defense Budget Records with ¥9 Trillion Plan, Hitting 2% GDP Goal Early

Japan approves a record ¥9.04 trillion defense budget for 2026. Under PM Takaichi, Japan hits its 2% GDP target early, focusing on the SHIELD unmanned system and hypersonic missiles.

A Japan Self-Defense Forces F-35B stealth jet
EconomyEN
Japan’s $57B Defense Surge: Buying Jets But Losing People

Japan's fiscal 2026 defense budget hits a record 9 trillion yen ($57B). While equipment spending doubles, manpower investment lags, raising concerns over personnel shortages.