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Japanese Ministry of Defence is reportedly to request JPY 8.9tln spend in budget request, Nikkei reports

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Japan's Ministry of Defence is requesting JPY 8.9 trillion for 2027, signaling strong defense sector tailwinds and potential export deregulation under Prime Minister Takaichi's administration.

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