Japan may increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP
Japan may raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP under Takaichi, with a report warning of possible market disruption. The measure is not confirmed as adopted.
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Why it matters
A sharp defence-spending increase would signal regional military escalation and affect Japan's fiscal and financial outlook.
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- Japan may raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP under Takaichi, risking market shock ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
- Japan eyes defense spending at 3.5% of GDP, sources say ↗taipeitimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
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