Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) submitted a record defense budget request this year. What is the significance of this? An optimist would suggest that at least Japan realizes it needs more money for defense. Beyond that, however, it’s hard to be too positive. The request was in the 2.6% increase range. (And this is before the Ministry […]
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