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Japan's defense buildup draws small, midsize manufacturers into surging demand

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The Mainichi
The Mainichi31 mins ago
Japan's defense buildup draws small, midsize manufacturers into surging demand
Japan's expanding defense budget is drawing intense attention to small and midsize companies at home. The annual budget, about 5.4 trillion yen (about
Nikkei Asia
Nikkei Asia🏁 first to report4 hrs ago
Japan faces $63bn fiscal shortfall for food tax cut, defense buildup
PoliticsTakaichi government looks to tax revenue growth, foreign exchange surplusJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed for an expansionary fiscal stance, but her government has not clarified where some of the funding will come from. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)RYO NEMOTO and RIHO NAGAOAugust 22, 2026 05:27 JSTTOKY
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