Japan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and startup funding in arms production. This strategy aims to deter China's growing military activities and potential conflict. Japan is financing its largest military buildup since World War Two.

Tensions are rising in the Pacific region as distrust among key players sees one country undertake a drastic push to rearm.

Japan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and startup funding in arms production. This…