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Japan's Defence Ministry seeks record budget for fiscal year
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Japan Ministry of Defence
Japan
August 31, 2026
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Japan's Defence Ministry requested about 8.9 trillion yen for the next fiscal year.
The budget focuses on unmanned platforms, AI integration, and hypersonic missiles.
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Japan's Defence Ministry requested about 8.9 trillion yen for the next fiscal year. The budget focuses on unmanned platforms, AI integration, and hypersonic missiles.
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