What Happened
Tokyo Expands Investments In Drones And Cybersecurity
Japan’s Defense Ministry has estimated that its next five-year defense buildup plan will require approximately $507 billion, nearly double the current plan. The proposed increase reflects efforts to expand investments in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, space, and cybersecurity in response to China’s growing military activities and lessons from the war in Ukraine. The plan is scheduled to be revised by the end of this year, according to UPI.