Japan defense budget

The proposal, which stretches the limits of Japan's defense-oriented security policy, will inform the government’s long-term National Security Strategy.

Amid growing threats in East Asia, the Japanese cabinet approved a record extra budget for defense appropriations.

When it comes to burden-sharing, banging the table doesn’t work -- doubt about the U.S. commitment does.

Japan’s new defense budget foresees cross-domain operations in space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic domains.

The Abe administration has given its national defense policy a new makeover sparking controversy over efforts to rush militarization.

To understand Japan's security priorities, we have to consider more than the total defense budget.

How will Japan make the most of a limited defense budget amid rising threats?

Japan's defense planning will need to account for the increased threat from North Korea.

North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.

As regional tensions rise, Japan will have to make the most of a limited defense budget.

There are solid practical reasons why Japan won't be hiking its defense spending any time soon.