Japan's FY2027 defense budget may reach 10 trillion yen, eyeing drones and long-range missiles
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Japan's Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen for fiscal 2027, and the final figure may rise to 10 trillion yen, according to Kyodo News. The funds would prioritize interceptor drones, AI-driven command systems, and long-range missiles for "striking enemy bases." The report, sourced from CCTV, presents the buildup as evidence of Japan's aggressive militarism and failure to repent for its wartime past.
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The piece frames Japan's military expansion as a deliberate move toward a new militarism (新型军国主义). It ties the budget surge to an unrepentant right-wing nationalism and uses charged language like "ambitions laid bare"…
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