SECURITYMay 31 · 18:31 UTCBREAKING DEFENSEMike Yeo

Japan’s defense minister rebuffs ‘militarism’ allegation, defends defense policies

Japan’s defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejects claims of militarism and justifies defense policies, including arms sales and increased regional military presence, as efforts to support partners' self-defense capabilities.

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