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Japan brushes aside U.S. demand to boost defense budget to 3% of GDP
Kyodo News | English | News | March 7, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
Japan has firmly rejected a U.S. request to boost its defense spending to 3% of GDP. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Japan's autonomy in setting its defense budget, while Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stressed the importance of military capability over budget figures.
During his Senate confirmation hearing, U.S. official Elbridge Colby argued that Japan's current defense spending, approximately 1% of GDP or around 5 trillion yen ($33.5 billion), falls short in light of threats from China and North Korea. Japan aims to increase its defense budget to 2% of GDP by fiscal 2027, responding to rising U.S. calls for enhanced defense investment.