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Germany and Japan are rearming again, 80 years after World War II.

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Who
Germany and Japan
What
Germany and Japan are rearming again, 80 years after World War II.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:56 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
Berlin ·
Why
Berlin is supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, and Tokyo is wary of threats posed by China and North Korea.
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Germany and Japan are increasing military spending and forging new alliances, shifting long-standing post-World War II defense postures due to current geopolitical tensions and a desire for increased self-reliance.

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