Japan seeks record US$55.6 billion defence budget, with AI focus
- TOKYO: Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$55.6 billion) on Monday (Aug 31) as Tokyo looks to artificial intelligence to speed up decision-making in the face of a tense security environment.
- The final budget reportedly could reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo undergoes a sweeping upgrade of its defence in order to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia.
- The latest request focuses on countering "new ways of warfare", with an emphasis on the use of AI, drones and standoff missiles.
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- TOKYO: Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$55.6 billion) on Monday (Aug 31) as Tokyo looks to artificial intelligence to speed up decision-making in the face of a tense security environment.
- The final budget reportedly could reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo undergoes a sweeping upgrade of its defence in order to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia.
- The latest request focuses on countering "new ways of warfare", with an emphasis on the use of AI, drones and standoff missiles.
Sources: CNA