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Tokyo Prepares to Update Defense Policies Amid Shifting Geopolitics
Japan is preparing to update its national security strategy, which could lead to significant changes in the country’s defense policies, procurement plans, and operational priorities. The revisions will address modern warfare, procurement decisions, and domestic defense industry development, and are expected to be published by the end of the year. The updates will be closely watched by foreign policy professionals and defense insiders, as they will chart the course for Japan’s security policy and provide insight into the country’s defense ambitions. The Japan Times reports that the revisions will be only the third version of the National Security Strategy, following updates in 2013 and 2022.