Japan's FY2027 Budget Reveals ASM-3 Kai Dual-Role and Hypersonic Sea Missiles
Japan's record ¥8.89 trillion FY2027 defense budget request, submitted August 31, 2026, introduces a dual-role designation for the ASM-3 Kai missile and reveals plans for an underwater-launched hypersonic weapon. The budget prioritizes standoff strike capabilities, uncrewed systems, and air defense to counter regional threats.