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Japan accelerates military buildup: China, Russia and North Korea, the main threats

2026-08-05 19:24:17Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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Japan is accelerating the build-up of its military capabilities, linking defense strengthening to economic growth. In its latest annual defense document, the Japanese government identifies China, Russia and North Korea as the main threats to the country's security.

According to the report, Japan should make more use of advanced technology, support startups and increase the use of components produced for the civilian market in the arms industry. The Ministry of Defense argues that investments in defense can also bring benefits to the economy and the lives of citizens.

The message is also reflected in the cover of the document, which this year has an anime style and features a smiling family in a futuristic city, instead of the traditional images of soldiers and weapons. A Defense Ministry official said the design aims to convey a “futuristic image.”

The document calls China the "biggest strategic challenge" for Japan, referring to Beijing's military activities and other actions in the region.

Tensions between the two countries escalated last year after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan could activate the Self-Defense Forces if a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatened Japan's survival. Beijing demanded the statement be withdrawn.

Japanese defense spending has reached about 2% of gross domestic product, the highest level since World War II. A significant portion of the new funds has been used for missiles with ranges over 1,000 kilometers.

In the next phase, Japan is expected to invest more in drones and other unmanned systems, which have been widely used in the war in Ukraine.


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