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2025-10-29 15:37:51
[Japanese Defense Minister Says He Has Informed US Defense Secretary of Plans to Accelerate Defense Spending Increase Target] Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held his first meeting with US Defense Secretary John Hergsays at the Ministry of Defense on the 29th. Koizumi informed Hergsays that the government's target of increasing Japan's defense spending to 2% of GDP by fiscal year 2027 will be brought forward to fiscal year 2025, and that discussions will be held regarding revisions to three security-related documents, including the National Security Strategy. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment, based on the alliance, to taking responsibility for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. During the meeting, Koizumi expressed his determination to continue proactively working to increase defense spending.
