Japan Establishes First Central Intelligence Agency Since WWII to Counter Foreign Espionage
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Japan is establishing its first central intelligence agency since World War II to combat increased foreign espionage, especially by Russian agents. The initiative is part of a broader security policy shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, including a defense budget increase and constitutional revisions. Japan is also collaborating with Western allies to enhance its intelligence and cyber capabilities.
- 01Japan creates its first central intelligence agency since WWII to counter foreign espionage threats.
- 02Russian spies expelled from the West have intensified espionage activities in Japan.
- 03Japan partners with the US, Australia, and Germany to build intelligence and cyber infrastructure.
- 04Defense budget rises nearly 10% to $57 billion amid broader security policy changes.
- 05Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks constitutional revision and arms export deregulation.
- 06Japan deploys long-range missiles capable of striking Chinese territory as part of defense expansion.
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