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Summary
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceGateway House
PublishedThursday, 13 August 2026
Affected Population1.4 million active military, border populations
Key Numbers
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
68% indigenous procurement target
1.4 million active military personnel
Key Authorities
Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSA
Key Stakeholders
Armed ForcesDefence PSUsBorder Communities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
5 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionThursday, 17 September 2026via orf
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
ORF Expert Speak: Japan’s Defence Transformation: Reading the 2026 White Paper
DescriptionThursday, 17 September 2026via orf
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
ORF Expert Speak: Japan’s Defence Transformation: Reading the 2026 White Paper
DescriptionThursday, 17 September 2026via orf
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
ORF Expert Speak: Japan’s Defence Transformation: Reading the 2026 White Paper
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via orf
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
ORF Expert Speak: Japan’s Defence Transformation: Reading the 2026 White Paper
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via orf
Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.
ORF Expert Speak: Japan’s Defence Transformation: Reading the 2026 White Paper