national defense; national defence
Refers to a country's military and civil measures to protect itself from external threats. Common in political, military, and news contexts.
国防予算が増額された。
The national defense budget was increased.
国防は政府の最も重要な責務の一つだ。
National defense is one of the government's most important responsibilities.
The government announced a policy to strengthen national defense.
The Self-Defense Forces work to maintain national defense.
This information is not disclosed for national-defense reasons.
Many countries are increasing their defense budgets.
defense expenditure; defense cost
national defense forces; national security forces