Japan’s Record Defense Budget: A Focus on Drones and Long-Range Missiles

Japan’s defense budget will reach a historic high, with the defense ministry requesting 8.8 trillion yen for the next fiscal year. This budget prioritizes investments in new defense capabilities such as drones and long-range missiles. Japan is aiming to increase its defense spending to around 2% of its GDP by 2027. This also reflects the United States’ push for its allies to increase defense spending to lessen the financial burden on the American armed forces.