WORLD_ Threat from China prompts major military buildup by Japan, including long-range strike weapons

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Threat from China prompts major military buildup by Japan, including long-range strike weapons

One of members of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) takes position during a joint military helicopter borne operation drill between JGSDF and U.S. Marines at Higashi Fuji range in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) more >


By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times - Updated: 7:46 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023


A security “crisis” mainly posed by threats from China is behind Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, including new strike weapons and asymmetric warfare arms, according to a defense strategy report made public Friday.

As part of the strategy, Japan announced plans to increase defense spending from $12 billion over the past five years to $31 billion in the coming five years, a break from its past, pacifist defense posture.

Article 9 of the 1947 constitution states that Japan renounces war and vows not to maintain military forces with a war potential.

The constitution, drafted during post-war U.S. military occupation, was designed to prevent Japan from again becoming a militaristic power following its role in World War II. The new strategy represents “a major turning point” for bolstering Japanese defenses, the report said.

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