1. Japan's Defense Budget Hits ¥10.6 Trillion, Nears NATO's 2% GDP Benchmark
Japan's defense spending is set to surge to ¥10.6 trillion for the fiscal year through March 2027, pushing its military expenditure to 1.9% of GDP. This marks a significant acceleration in the nation's post-war security posture, bringing it to the threshold of the NATO alliance's long-standing 2% spending target—a benc...