Japan plans to buy 52,000 drones by 2031
Japan plans to purchase about 52,000 unmanned systems from 2027 to 2031, according to a preliminary draft of the country’s defense strengthening program. This is reported by Kyodo with reference to sources.
Japan plans to purchase about 52,000 unmanned systems from 2027 to 2031, according to a preliminary draft of the country’s defense strengthening program. This is reported by Kyodo with reference to sources.
According to the agency, the drones will be designed to attack enemy bases and collect intelligence. About 10,000 of them should be able to fly over long distances and specialize in attacks on ground targets. About 7.5 thousand will collect intelligence and conduct surveillance, another 1.3 thousand drones will go to protect against ships.
The purchase will require more than 9 trillion yen ($58 billion), almost double the amount allocated for the current five years. In addition, total defense spending could rise from 43 trillion yen to 70-80 trillion yen, Japanese government sources said.
Ernest Philippowski
