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Japan's defense spending rise to be spread over years, adviser says

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, and should not become a source of significant market anxiety in any single year. The comments are aimed at reassuring investors and the public about the pace and financial impact of Japan's defense buildup.

Why now: Japan's major defense spending increase is raising questions about its fiscal and market impact.

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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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