Japan PM vows to speed up AI, unmanned defense asset introduction

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and unmanned defense assets in the Self-Defense Forces as part of a new national security strategy revision scheduled for year-end. This follows Japan's record defense budget proposal and aims to counter evolving security threats from China and North Korea while enhancing public support for stronger defense capabilities.

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