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Japan panel urges higher defense spending, stable funding sources
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- Japan's government seeks to accelerate defense buildup despite funding challenges.
- A state-run advisory panel met on Tuesday to discuss defense financing.
- The government plans to revise its three key security documents by year-end.
- Panel participants urged higher defense spending and stable funding sources.
- Some advisers suggested keeping tax increases as a possible financing option.