The ruling party is expected to debate raising outlays to as much as 5 per cent of GDP, in line with that of many Nato members.

Tokyo last month unveiled its biggest overhaul ​of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions ‌on overseas ‌arms transfers.

Tokyo’s defense exports are becoming tools for building a new middle power security network across the Indo-Pacific.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a diplomatic policy centered on strengthening Japan's economic security.

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Author - Sriparna Pathak, professor, China Studies and International Relations, Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat.

Japan in April unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...