The final budget could reportedly reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo upgrades its defence to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to use drones, artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts its defense strategies to suit changing times, according to details of an

Japan's Defense Ministry asked for a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) Monday, as Tokyo turns to artificial intelligence to sharpen...