Foreign media reported that Japanese Prime Minister Asahi Hayato plans to increase the defense budget by 9.4% in 2026, setting a new historical high, while the U.S. defense budget remains unchanged.

Foreign media: Japanese Prime Minister Takayoshi Asaoka plans to increase the 2026 defense budget by 9.4%, setting a new record, while the U.S. defense budget remains unchanged.

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