The Takashima regime drags Japan into a frenzied rush towards becoming a "war state."
According to a report by Reference News Network on September 5, the Japanese newspaper "Akahata" published an article on September 2 titled "Military Budget Application Hits New High, Unusually Racing Towards a 'Warlike Nation'," the content is summarized as follows:
The arms expansion promoted by the government of Sanae Takaichi knows no bounds, and can only be described as "unusual."
On August 31, Japan's Ministry of Defense confirmed the military budget application for the initial budget of fiscal year 2027. Combined with one of the current "Three Security Documents," the "Defense Force Build-up Plan" (2023-2027), this budget application amounts to approximately 8.89 trillion yen (about 56.6 billion USD), setting a historical record.
In addition, the Takaichi government will revise the "Three Security Documents" at the end of the year and significantly increase military spending. Under this premise, the budget also includes a large number of "item applications" without specified amounts.
The Trump administration in the United States demanded that Japan raise its military spending to 3.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to 24 trillion yen (about 152.8 billion USD). Under this pressure, it is expected that when drafting the budget proposal at the end of the year, the military budget will significantly exceed the previously record-setting initial budget of approximately 9.04 trillion yen (about 57.5 billion USD) for fiscal year 2026, breaking through 10 trillion yen (about 63.7 billion USD) in one fell swoop.
In the explanatory materials for the budget application, although the Ministry of Defense claims that military spending is "mainly to strengthen our defense capabilities," it also emphasizes its "investment significance that can contribute to our economic growth through cutting-edge technology," attempting to "achieve a virtuous cycle of defense and economy through investment in defense capabilities."
Setting aside the "defense" logic, using "economic growth" as an excuse to justify increased military spending not only contradicts the pacifist constitution but also sets a precedent for "economic militarization" and unchecked military expansion.
The content of the budget is equally significant.
The Ministry of Defense claims it will respond to the "new types of warfare" that have emerged in recent years and promote the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the Ministry of Defense will introduce a "decision support system" based on AI for target selection and situation analysis in the integrated command of the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces. Reports indicate that the Ministry of Defense plans to utilize existing overseas technology for rapid deployment and is currently discussing the introduction of U.S.-made systems.
The establishment of the integrated command is intended to further deepen Japan-U.S. military integration, but in reality, it places the Self-Defense Forces under the command and control of the U.S. military.
Japan will also further develop and procure long-range missiles and unmanned weapons to acquire the "enemy base attack capability" to directly strike military bases and other targets within the territory of warring nations. Related projects include: developing hypersonic missiles that can be launched from submarines and exceed speeds of Mach 5; researching the capability to equip unmanned underwater vehicles with long-range missile launch capabilities; developing low-cost long-range missiles domestically using civilian components and technology while procuring overseas products; and developing cost-effective attack drones with long-distance flight capabilities.
To build a "defense production capacity" that supports "sustained response capabilities," the government will also establish a state-owned private system, whereby the government funds the acquisition of factories and equipment and entrusts private enterprises to operate them, ensuring a stable supply of ammunition and other materials.
This is literally a dangerous trend towards becoming a "warlike nation." (Translation/Chen Rui)
Japan's government is advancing a significant increase in military spending, with a projected budget of approximately 8.89 trillion yen for 2027. This includes plans to enhance military capabilities through AI integration and the development of new weapon systems, amidst pressure from the U.S. to raise military expenditure to 3.5% of GDP. The government is also revising its security policies to support this militarization effort.
- Japan's military budget for 2027 is projected to reach approximately 8.89 trillion yen (about $56.6 billion), a historical high.
- The government plans to revise its security documents and significantly increase military spending by the end of the year.
- Japan aims to enhance its military capabilities, including AI integration and the development of hypersonic missiles and unmanned systems.
- The U.S. has pressured Japan to increase military spending to 3.5% of GDP, equating to about 24 trillion yen (approximately $152.8 billion).
- The government is establishing a state-owned private system to ensure stable supply of military materials.