Event Brief
Japan's Defense Budget Hits $6.5bn Amid Buildup
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: Japan's unused defense budget has reached $6.5 billion annually as the country accelerates its military buildup.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Unused defense budget increase
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To accelerate military buildup
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