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Coverage dated December 16, 2022

Why Japan Is Boosting Its Arms Capability, Budget

Headline from Military.com

In a major break from its strictly self-defense-only principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy on Friday.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget (opens MyNorthwest)

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    TOKYO (AP) -- Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy that includes determination to possess "counterstrike" capability to preempt enemy

  2. Military.com

    Why Japan Is Boosting Its Arms Capability, Budget (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    In a major break from its strictly self-defense-only principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy on Friday.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Why Japan is boosting its arms budget and 'counterstrike capability' (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy to gain a more offensive footing and improve its resilience to protect itself from growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.

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