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Japan's Defence Budget Pivots to AI-Driven Integration

Japan's Ministry of Defense has proposed a budget of around 8.9 trillion yen that shifts focus from hardware procurement to AI-driven integration, citing a more treacherous security landscape. The request marks a defence spending surge for Japan.

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Japan's Ministry of Defense is shaking things up with a bold new budget plan, shifting focus from mere hardware to smart, AI-driven integration - and it's asking for around 8.9 trillion yen to make it happen. This strategic pivot comes as Japan faces a more treacherous security landscape, prompting a defence spending surge.

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