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Sunday, 24 December, 2000, 11:14 GMT
AUDIO/VIDEO

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Japan boosts military
The Japanese government approves a record defence budget, paving the way for upgrading a wide range of weapons and equipment.

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Japan boosts military
The Japanese government approves a record defence budget, paving the way for upgrading a wide range of weapons and equipment.

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