Home / WorldJapan TimesWorldJapan Times·Jul 21, 2026·1 min readJapan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprintThe annual economic policy guidelines referenced goals announced by NATO and two U.S. allies and pledged to "transform the country's defense capabilities within five years."View original source — Japan Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesThe PunchWorldJul 21, 2026 · 1 minVIDEO: Jigawa gov catches top officials absent during surprise secretariat visitThe PunchThe PunchWorldJul 21, 2026 · 1 minSoldiers foil abduction, rescue kidnap victims in Zamfara, Katsina operationsThe PunchThe PunchWorldJul 21, 2026 · 1 minHow South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest sparks small-town suspicion, fearThe PunchThe PunchWorldJul 21, 2026 · 1 minVIDEO: Delta commissioner breaks down in tears, kneels before Oborevwori after swearing-inThe Punch
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