Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the region
Summary
Japan’s government says it must change how it defends itself by using new military tools like combat drones and artificial intelligence. The country sees China’s growing military activity near Japan as its biggest challenge and is increasing its defense spending and weapons, including long-range missiles.Key Facts
- Japan wants to adapt to new ways of fighting wars, inspired by how drones were used in Ukraine.
- Combat drones are a priority for Japan’s coastal defense and will be tested by the Japanese navy soon.
- Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said developing these drones quickly is very important.
- Toshiba and a startup named Pro Drone plan to develop combat drones together.
- Japan is concerned about China's increasing military presence and activities in the Pacific Ocean.
- China has grown its military spending and nuclear and missile abilities rapidly and without transparency.
- Japan has started placing long-range cruise missiles on islands near Taiwan to strengthen defense.
- A special unit in Japan’s Defense Ministry studies strategies to counter China’s military actions.
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