Japan's MUFG Bank to finance defense industry in shift from cautious stance
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-09-16 19:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. MUFG Bank's new guideline is expected to expand financing for startups and small- and midsize companies in the defense sector. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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