Russia
* Nuclear capability
enhancement,
development of stealth
fighters and new
missiles, strengthening
of artic Ocean and
space capabilities
Defense Budget
No. of Troops
Fighter
Aircraft Carrier
Submarine
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51.6Bn
798,000
1,011Fighters
1aircraft Carrier
62Submarines
USD
Japan
China
Defense Budget
No. of Troops
* reinforcement of
military power
projection capabilities
and strategic deterrent
capabilities
Fighter
Aircraft Carrier
Submarine
145.8Bn
2,333,000
1,588Fighters
1aircraft Carrier
65Submarines
Defense Budget
USD
No. of Troops
* introduction of
additional F-35s, new
early warning aircraft,
Global hawk, aegis
ships and submarines
U.s.
Defense Budget
No. of Troops
* Pursue deployment of
60% of its naval and air
forces in asia Pacific,
strengthening of missile
defense system within
the region
Fighter
Aircraft Carrier
Submarine
Fighter
Aegis Ship
Submarine
41Bn
247,000
348Fighters
6aegis Ships
18Submarines
USD
597.5Bn
1,381,000
2,047Fighters
10aircraft Carrier
71Submarines
USD
* Sources: The Military Balance 2016 (international institute for Strategic Studies, Feb. 2016.), Defense of Japan 2016, etc.
| U.s. | In the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS)13) and National Military Strategy,14)
the U.S. underlined the need to maintain its military superiority in order to enhance the
security of its people, allies and partners around the world, stimulate the U.S. economy, protect
democracy and other universal values, and safeguard the international order in the face of
global challenges.
The U.S. considers Russia’s high-handed foreign policy, China’s aggressive posturing, North
Korea’s nuclear and missile provocations, Iran’s actions fomenting tensions and crises in the
Middle East and ISIL and other terrorist organizations as the five major threats. In order to
respond to these security threats, the U.S. is providing strong and consistent leadership, while
establishing a framework of cooperation with its allies and partners.
To maintain a stable security order in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. is strengthening
military cooperation not just with its regional allies such as the ROK, Japan and Australia, but
also with countries like the Philippines, India, Singapore and Vietnam.
13) the highest-level national security document submitted to the Congress by the executive branch of the U.S. government.
14) a top-level document prepared by the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff outlining the strategic aims of the armed services.
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