Japan's Ruling Coalition Debates Future Defense Policies – The Diplomat
The LDP and its junior coalition party, Komeito, are at odds over issues like Japan’s counterstrike capability and defense budget increases.
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The LDP and its junior coalition party, Komeito, are at odds over issues like Japan’s counterstrike capability and defense budget increases.
The new ships are supposed to be both more capable and more automated than current vessels.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is pursuing more compact ships to counter China and Russia in the East China Sea and broader Indo-Pacific.
The Kishida administration should maintain a calculated, long-term approach to increasing Japan’s defense budget.
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