Quote Originally Posted by Shaka_Khan View Post
Actually, Japan spends a lot on its military. Contrary to what many outside of Asia believe, Japan's military isn't small. And they have expensive tanks and other vehicles and aircrafts. The Japanese navy is quite impressive, too.
The video had Britain spend more money than Japan. It also said both Britain and Japan spend 1% of GDP.

So let's assume Japan has a GDP of 100 and Britain a GDP of 50. Please tell me how they can both have a military budget of 1% of their respective GDPs and Britain comes out spending more.

Of course the answer is that Brtian does not spend 1% but 1.9% or thereabouts and that's how they spend somewhat more in absolute terms.

And of course some people are just posting alternative facts again: https://www.f35.com/global/participation/japan

The first F-35A for Japan was presented at an official rollout ceremony on Sept. 23, 2016.