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04 August 2023
by Jon Grevatt
Japan’s total defence expenditure is forecast by
Janes
to grow rapidly over the coming few years.
(Janes Defence Budgets)
Japan’s 2023 defence White Paper has provided new details about the funding priorities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) over the next five years.
The Defense of Japan 2023 document – issued in late July – repeats a previously stated intention to spend JPY43.5 trillion (USD304 billion) on defence ‘material expenses’ or expenses based on contracts, during fiscal years (FYs) 2023–27.
The White Paper goes on to break down the spending into capability domains or functions over the next five years. During this period, approximately JPY9 trillion will be spent on sustainment and repairs, JPY8 trillion for cross-domain operation capabilities, and JPY5 trillion for stand-off defence.
Other priorities include JPY4 trillion to improve the resiliency of facilities, JPY3 trillion for integrated air and missile defence, JPY2 trillion for ammunition and guided missiles, and JPY2 trillion for mobile deployment capabilities/civil protection.
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