Event Brief
Pentagon No. 3: Japan Must Hike Defense Budgets
Filed: Mar 05, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Remarks suggest a defense spending hike will be discussed at the upcoming summit.
WHO: Pentagon No. 3, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: Discussion on defense budget increase
WHEN: Mar 04, 2026 at 11:47 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To address defense budget needs
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