Japan Unveils Defense Budget Focused on Drones, AI, and Hypersonic Weapons
Japan has released updated defense planning documents outlining major investments in drone technology, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic missile capabilities. The strategic shift has drawn attention from Beijing, which views the expanded military modernization as a direct challenge to regional balance.
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Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show - AP News
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In its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...
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