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Japan's defense spending rise to be spread over years

Original: Expansion of Japan's defense spending will likely be spread over many years and shouldn't become a source of significant

A member of a panel advising Japan's prime minister says the planned expansion of the country's defense spending will likely be phased in over many years, so it should not cause significant market anxiety in any single year. The comments aim to reassure investors worried about the fiscal impact of Japan's defense buildup.

Why now: Markets and the public are watching how Japan will fund its planned defense buildup and its fiscal consequences.

JapanLiberal Democratic Party advisory panelPrime Minister of Japan

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• Expansion of Japan's defense spending will likely be spread over many years and shouldn't become a source of significant market anxiety in any single year, a member of a panel that advises the prime minister has said. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026… · thejapantimes · 2

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