Japan’s Defense Spending Hits Record High, Fueling Investments in Drones and Missiles

Japan’s defense expenditure is set to reach an unprecedented level, with the defense ministry requesting a record 8.8 trillion yen for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget emphasizes spending on cutting-edge technologies including drones and long-range missiles. Japan is committed to increasing its defense spending to roughly 2% of its GDP by 2027. The United States is also encouraging its allies to increase defense spending to reduce the pressure on the U.S. military.