Japan weighs $500 billion defense spending plan, sources say

Told by 2 newspapers in 2 countries, between 05:00 and 14:00 on 2 November 2026.

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SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST: Japan weighs US$500 billion defence spending plan: sources

According to sources cited by The Japan Times and the South China Morning Post, Japan is weighing a defence spending plan of 500 billion dollars.1 2

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According to Japanese and Hong Kong newspapers, Japan is weighing a defense spending plan of $500 billion.1 22 newspapers from 2 countries

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The Japan Times · Japan · 05:15Japan weighs $500 billion defense spending plan, sources sayRead at the newspaper ↗
South China Morning Post · Hong Kong · 14:50Japan weighs US$500 billion defence spending plan: sourcesRead at the newspaper ↗