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Japan seeks record $70.9b defence budget with focus on AI

They publishedJapan seeks record $70.9b defence budget, with AI focus
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Who
The Straits Times — 🇸🇬 Singapore
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What
  • Japan’s Defence Ministry requests a record 8.9 trillion yen (S$70.9b) budget for 2027.
  • Final budget could exceed 10 trillion yen as defence upgrades accelerate.
  • AI-powered decision support and low-cost drones are key priorities.
  • Plans include underwater-launched hypersonic missiles and anti-cognitive warfare units.
  • Budget signals shift from pacifist stance amid tensions with China, North Korea and Russia.
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🇸🇬 Singapore (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy · language: eng
When
published 31 Aug, 09:55Z
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-seeks-record-55-6-bn-defence-budget-with-ai-focus
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