TOKYO -- Japan will push to increase defense spending and capabilities to broaden cooperation with the U.S. in regional security as laid out in Friday's joint statement.
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The Biden administration may press for Japan to increase its defense budget, which has grown 10% over the past decade. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)
TOKYO -- Japan will push to increase defense spending and capabilities to broaden cooperation with the U.S. in regional security as laid out in Friday's joint statement.