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Takaichi's Bold Defense Budget Plan Amid Rising Tensions

10/24/2025

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, will address parliament for the first time on cost-of-living crisis and defense.
She aims to raise Japan's defense budget to 2% of GDP by year-end, two years ahead of the target.
The plan comes amid regional tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for his visit.
Takaichi intends to revise security documents to enable higher spending and reflect a shift to proactive policy.

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, will address parliament for the first time on cost-of-living crisis and defense.
She aims to raise Japan's defense budget to 2% of GDP by year-end, two years ahead of the target.
The plan comes amid regional tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for his visit.
Takaichi intends to revise security documents to enable higher spending and reflect a shift to proactive policy.