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Japan considers defense spending worth 3.5% of GDP after U.S. pressure

Japanese defense officials have already signaled a willingness to sharply increase defense spending in meetings with their U.S. counterparts.

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Japan considers defense spending worth 3.5% of GDP after U.S. pressure

Japan is considering a new mid-term defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP in line with NATO and other U.S. allies, a move that could send a shock wave through financial markets concerned about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s spending plans.Japanese defense officials have already signaled a willingness to sharply increase defense spending in meetings with their U.S. counterparts, according to people familiar with the matter.One scenario under consideration is to match a commitment made by South Korea to increase defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product over 10 years, according to the people. A lower target, such as 3%, is also possible, according to one of the people.

Source: Japan Times

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