Japan seeks record US$55.6 billion defence budget with focus on AI
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Who
What
- Defence ministry requests record 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6B) as AI emphasis grows.
- Final budget could exceed 10 trillion yen amid defence upgrade plans.
- AI-powered decision support and drone-missile collaboration are key aims.
- Underwater-launched hypersonic missiles and cognitive warfare unit eyed.
- Budget timeline tied to national security document revisions by year end.
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topics: Energy · language: eng
topics: Energy · language: eng
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