Japan seeks new extended-range missiles in record $55B defense budget request
Breaking Defense • 8/31/2026 – 9/1/2026
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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- 2026-08-31Japan seeks new extended-range missiles in record $55B defense budget request (current)
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