Japan seeks record defence budget for fiscal 2025 despite concerns
Tokyo, Aug 31 (IANS) Japan’s Ministry of Defense has submitted a record-breaking defence budget request of 8.54 trillion yen (about US$59 billion) for the fiscal year of 2025. The request on Friday marked the first time the country’s defence budget request has surpassed the 8-trillion-yen mark, reflecting the government’s intensified focus on enhancing its military […]