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InstitutionalIndo-PacificSep 02, 2026

Feature: Japan's FY 2027 defence budget request targets AI, unmanned, stand-off capabilities

Japan's FY 2027 defence budget request targets AI, unmanned systems, and stand-off capabilities. The plan prioritizes counterstrike and autonomous technologies. Investments reflect deterrence against China's growing military. The budget continues Japan's sustained defense spending expansion.

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