Japan's Defence Industry Revamp: A Nation's Desperation to Keep Pace The recent white paper from Japan's Defence Ministry has set off alarm bells across the region, warning of a triple threat from China, North Korea, and Russia.
Beneath this ominous rhetoric lies a more profound concern – Japan's long held dependence on foreign powers for its security needs is no longer tenable.
For decades, Tokyo's defence industry has been stifled by post war pacifism and export bans that have made it difficult to compete with global players.