Japan hikes assumed margin for defense gear to 15% from 8%

Defense Ministry eager to bolster domestic supply networks

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Japan aims to improve its combat readiness by bolstering procurement networks for domestically manufactured equipment. (Photo by Ryo Nemoto)

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Defense has raised its profit margin assumptions for companies from which it procures equipment to 15%.

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