TOKYO (Reuters): An unprecedented election pledge by Japan's ruling party to double defence spending underscores the nation's haste to acquire missiles, stealth fighters, drones and other weapons to deter China's military in the disputed East China Sea.
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) included a goal of spending 2% of GDP - about US$100 billion - or more on the military for the first time in its policy platform ahead of a national election this month.
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