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Japan's prime minister and defense minister appear at separate official events in Tokyo and Yokosuka.

Japan centers new defense budget on drones, artificial intelligence and missiles

The ¥8.9 trillion request for the fiscal year beginning in April 2027 combines uncrewed weapons, longer-range strike systems, AI-enabled command and stronger state support for arms production.

India

India and Japan defence ministers set Delhi talks on Indo-Pacific security

Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi are due to examine stronger defence ties, strategic trust and new areas of cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Delhi.

Shinjiro Koizumi and Richard Marles shaking hands during a defense meeting.

Oceania

Japan and Australia advance frigate deal and deeper defense cooperation

Shinjiro Koizumi will meet Richard Marles in Canberra to discuss Mogami-class frigates, joint weapons development, testing, exercises and intelligence cooperation despite a recent political controversy.

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty meeting Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo.

Asia

Canada explores Japan-led GCAP fighter program after Tokyo talks

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said he discussed the GCAP next-generation fighter program with his Japanese counterpart and would examine the initiative further, as Ottawa considers closer involvement in the Japan-Britain-Italy project.

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