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South Korea leads region while Japan receives additional boost from Takaichi moves
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JADA NAGUMO
January 14, 2026 12:25 JST
TOKYO — Heightened geopolitical tensions have turned into a major tailwind for defense and aerospace companies across Asia, as investors become increasingly bullish on the sector’s growth potential.