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- WorldJapan Considers Nearly Doubling Defense Spending Over Next Five YearsJapan's government and ruling coalition are examining a plan to nearly double defense expenditures over the coming five years, a move linked to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's efforts to bolster military strength. The proposed spending increase, which could reach 70 trillion to 80 trillion yen (US$457 billion to US$508 billion) starting in April 2027, is attributed in part to the rising cost of defense equipment due to a weaker yen.1 min