Zenkoku Nippō

[Zabuza825]

1581 budget passes legislature, military budget doubled and unnecessary spending cut
by Haruto Kirishima

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The 1581 national budget has passed the legislature, with the Soto Hayato Yamaguchi expected to sign the budget shortly. The budget dramatically increases the military budget, nearly doubling it, and balances the books by cutting unnecessary spending. The budget has been hailed by all parties as a necessary step in restoring Akitsu to it's former glory, though the Justice Party made minor objections to several provisions found within the bill.

The military has already announced a massive rearmament and modernization program of the military. They argue that this will give Akitsu the strength necessary to protect it's interests, both domestic and foreign, and will prevent foreign nations from using military force to intimidate Akitsu in the future. They have already announced several new weapons program, including a new class of aircraft carriers, a new class of missiles and an accompanying missile defense system, and a new class of stealth fighters, all using the latest and greatest technologies available.  However, the military refused to give any more details about the rearmament and modernization program, citing national security concerns.