Japan seeks $55.6B defense budget for AI
Japan is playing an increasingly significant role in strengthening its military capabilities by requesting a record budget of $55.6 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, starting April 2027. The goal is to support artificial intelligence technologies and accelerate decision-making processes. The plans include purchasing low-cost drones coordinated with long-range missiles to neutralize enemy capabilities, developing hypersonic missile systems launched from underwater, and establishing a new unit to counter psychological warfare aimed at influencing public opinion. This military expansion comes amidst rising geopolitical tensions with China and North Korea, as well as the repercussions of Russia's war in Ukraine. Reports indicate that the current budget is expected to exceed 10 trillion yen, with the aim of enhancing defenses and sending a clear message about Japan's shifting stance from its traditionally limited defense policy.
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