Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show
TOKYO — Japan plans to use drones , artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts its defense strategies to suit changing times, according to details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the coming fiscal year disclosed by the Defense Ministry on Monday.
TL;DR
- Japan plans to use drones and artificial intelligence.
- New methods of warfare will be adopted.
- Defense strategies are being adapted to changing times.
- An 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request has been made for the fiscal year.
- Details were disclosed by the Defense Ministry.