Japan Considers 80 Trillion Yen Defense Plan

Japan's Defense Ministry estimates defense buildup costs at around 80 trillion yen for the five years starting April 2027. The proposed spending marks a significant increase over the current plan amid a worsening security environment.

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Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks at the venue, on the day of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), in Cebu, Philippines, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/Pool

Japan's Defence Ministry has drafted a five-year buildup plan totaling 80 trillion yen ($507.8 billion) starting April 2027, according to government sources cited by the Sankei newspaper on Monday morning.