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Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend

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Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend
Semafor
Semafor1 hrs ago
Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend
Japan will seek to build more drones and missiles amid growing concerns over China’s military assertiveness.
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal🏁 first to report14 hrs ago
Japan Targets Record Defense Spend as China Pressure Grows - WSJ
Japan Targets Record Defense Spend as China Pressure Grows  WSJ
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