On Thursday, Japan’s Defense Ministry asked for a 13% budget increase next fiscal year, adding anti missile systems and boosting maintenance for their military. This budget is a record, and it reflects the rising tensions between the U.S. and China. Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has eased away from Tokyo’s traditional defense-only stance to take on a more active role in regional security in support of the country’s main ally, which is the United States.
About OODA Analyst
OODA is comprised of a unique team of international experts capable of providing advanced intelligence and analysis, strategy and planning support, risk and threat management, training, decision support, crisis response, and security services to global corporations and governments.