Japan Identifies Escalating Military Threats from North Korea, China, and Russia

Annual defense report outlines Japan's strategic concerns and plans to double defense spending by 2027.

North Korea's missile tests are deemed a more imminent threat to Japan's national security than ever before.
China's military ambitions are labeled the greatest strategic challenge for Japan and the world.
Joint military activities by China and Russia around Japan are viewed as deliberate demonstrations of force.
Japan plans to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027, aligning with NATO standards.
Japan is strengthening defense ties with regional allies like Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines.