# Japan Indo-Pacific security policy expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-indo-pacific-security-policy-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-09T03:39:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Japan is expanding its security engagement in the Indo-Pacific through increased financial and technological support. Initially, the government announced plans to expand its Official Security Assistance program to at least 12 nations for the 2026 fiscal year, more than doubling the previous budget to approximately 18.1 billion yen. This assistance, which focuses on defense equipment and maritime surveillance, is intended to strengthen regional security amid growing assertiveness in the region. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s policy has shifted toward providing direct infrastructure, surveillance technology, and military resources to strategic allies. This evolution includes proposals from the Innovation Party of Japan to strengthen defense cooperation with Taiwan, specifically regarding advanced technologies like drones and space systems. These developments occur as Japanese leadership suggests that regional conflicts, such as a potential attack on Taiwan, could necessitate intervention by the Self-Defense Forces. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Japan shifts Indo-Pacific policy toward military and tech support Japan is expanding its regional influence through the FOIP initiative, providing military and surveillance resources to allies, while political leaders propose deeper defense and technology cooperation with de- 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-shifts-indo-pacific-policy-toward-military-and-tech-support ### 2026-08-28: Japan to expand security assistance to 12 nations Japan is doubling its security assistance budget to provide defense equipment to at least 12 Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean nations to bolster maritime surveillance and regional security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-to-expand-security-assistance-to-12-nations --- Cite as: Japan Indo-Pacific security policy expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-indo-pacific-security-policy-expansion