On August 31, 2026, Japan's Defense Ministry disclosed an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year, which officials say will increase significantly over previous years and focus on drones, artificial intelligence, and missile systems.
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Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show AP News
Japan’s Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year that officials say will increase significantly after the government adopts new security and defense plans later in the year.