Late last month, Japan’s government approved a new defense strategy, which includes historic policy changes and a boost in military spending.
- The updated strategy comes in part due to the rising threat Japan feels from China, Tatsumi explained.
- Japan is doubling down on its ballistic missile defense capabilities and will be looking to acquire strike capabilities, according to Tatsumi.
- Japan plans to double its defense budget over the next five years, she said, which will have a large impact, especially on Japan and the U.S. creating a joint ally deterrence strategy for the Indo-Pacific.
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