File photo of Japan's PM Abe reviewing members of JSDF during the JSDF Air Review to celebrate 60 years since the service's founding at Hyakuri air base in Omitama. Reuters
The Guardian: Japan plans largest ever defence budget to counter China's reach
Defence ministry requests £27bn amid concern over Beijing’s construction of artificial bases in the South China Sea and claims to Senkaku islands.
Japan’s defence ministry has requested its biggest ever budget to bolster its ability to protect outlying islands in response to China’s growing military reach in the region.
The ministry has asked for 5.09 trillion yen (£27bn) for the financial year starting in April 2016, amid concern over Beijing’s construction of artificial bases in the South China Sea and its claims to the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu island chain in the East China Sea
If approved, the defence budget would be Japan’s biggest ever, after the fourth increase in as many years. The budget will be drafted into a bill in December and submitted to parliament for approval.
More News On Japan's Defense Budget
Japan Seeks Biggest-Ever Defense Budget Amid China Concerns -- AP
Japan Defense Ministry asks for record budget -- AFP
Defense budget hike sought to fortify island chain facing China -- Japan Times/Reuters
Japan's military requests budget increase for range of hardware purchases -- Big News Network
Japan Defense Ministry asks for record 5.1 trln yen -- Xinhuanet
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