Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget

Japan's cabinet approves record budget, faces tough parliament fight
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the next fiscal year, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue.
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to further fortify the country against growing threat from China,
Japan govt approves record budget for ageing population, defence
Japan's government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats.The 8.7 trillion yen approved Friday will help pay for measures to help attract recruits to Japan's Self-Defense Forces,
Japan's cabinet approves record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the fiscal year starting in April, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue.
Japan to Unveil Record Budget With Ramped-Up Defense Spending
The Japanese government is expected to approve a record initial budget Friday for the next fiscal year that will ramp up spending on defense and support for regional economies.
Japan in 2025 to continue record-breaking run of increased defense spending
Japan’s Cabinet has approved the country’s largest-ever defense budget for the coming fiscal year — 8.7 trillion yen, or about $54.8 billion, a 9.7% increase from this year’s budget.
Japan defense budget hits record 8.7 tril. yen amid regional threats
Japan's defense budget grew to a record 8.70 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2025, the government said Friday, as the country continues to enhance its capabilities to address regional threats amid China's rapid military buildup and North Korea's growing ties with Russia.
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