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Japan considers increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP – Bloomberg
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Japan considers increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP – Bloomberg

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 07:40

Japan is considering setting a new medium-term defense spending target equivalent to 3.5% of GDP. This proposal represents a significant increase compared to the country's previous targets.

The reason for this potential increase is related to Japan's alignment with NATO and other United States allies, who have been pressuring for a reinforcement of defense capabilities among international partners.

The information was reported by the news agency Bloomberg, which reported this intention of the Japanese government to substantially increase its defense investment.

Why this matters

This news is relevant because Japan's decision to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP represents a significant shift in its security policy, aligning with NATO's and the US allies' objectives. This change could affect power balances in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in relations with China and North Korea.

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