Japan’s Opposition Slams Plan to Relax Arms Export Controls
Japanese opposition slams the ruling coalition’s plan to ease arms export restrictions, warning it betrays Japan’s pacifist principles and risks a military-industrial complex.
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Japan’s 13-Year Defense Budget Surge Signals Shift to Assertive Posture
Japan’s 13-year run of defense budget increases is driving upgrades, U.S. drills and arms export reforms, suggesting a pivot from self-defense to a more assertive posture.
Japan Proposes Record ÂĄ9T Defense Budget, Eyes Space Operations
Japan plans a record ÂĄ9 trillion defense budget for FY2026, including a new Space Operations Group, sparking debate over self-defense versus expansion.
Chinese Mainland Issues Sanctions on Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief Over Taiwan Ties
Chinese mainland freezes assets and bans former SDF chief Shigeru Iwasaki for alleged collusion with Taiwan independence forces, marking a new flashpoint in cross-strait tensions.
Japan’s Rightward Shift Under PM Takaichi Raises Asia-Pacific Tensions
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s far-right policies—expanding military deployments and seeking a national intelligence agency—are raising tensions across the Asia-Pacific.