Defense Ministry’s record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end
From hypersonic underwater-launched missiles to artificial intelligence for command and control, the request is chock full of advanced weaponry and tech.
Japan's Defense Ministry has submitted a budget request of nearly ¥9 trillion ($56 billion) for fiscal 2027, making it a record-breaking request. However, this figure is anticipated to increase further as the government revises three key national security documents by the end of the year.
The ¥8.9 trillion budget proposal, submitted to the government on Monday, encompasses advanced weaponry and technology, such as hypersonic underwater-launched missiles and AI-driven command and control systems. It also outlines plans to enhance the ministry's global and domestic engagement, as well as increase the government's involvement in the defense sector.
The budget request is structured around three main pillars: preparing for emerging forms of warfare through AI and drone integration, guaranteeing operational readiness in a prolonged conflict, and bolstering Japan's defense industrial sector.
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