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Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Cruise Missile May Have An Air-To-Air Capability

Japan's record FY2027 defense budget request focuses on new FFM, ASEV, submarines, drones, AI, and missiles. The budget includes $55.6B for unmanned and long-range strike capabilities. Japan's ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile may have an air-to-air capability. The country also plans to develop underwater-launched hypersonic missiles.

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  • ✓ Japan's FY2027 defense budget request is a record $55.6B.
  • ✓ The budget focuses on new FFM, ASEV, submarines, drones, AI, and missiles.
  • ✓ Japan plans to develop underwater-launched hypersonic missiles.
  • ✓ The ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile may have an air-to-air capability.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Japan's FY2027 defense budget request reveals new details on the development of the ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile and underwater-launched hypersonic missiles.

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  1. Japan's Defense Budget Request Includes Supersonic Cruise Missile Development

    Japan's record FY2027 defense budget request focuses on new FFM, ASEV, submarines, drones, AI, and missiles. The budget includes $55.6B for unmanned and long-range strike capabilities. Japan's ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile may have an air-to-air capability. The country also plans to develop underwater-launched hypersonic missiles.

    Why it matters

    Japan's increased defense spending is driven by growing pressure from China. The country aims to enhance its counterstrike posture with advanced missile systems and submarines. This development is part of Japan's broader strategy to strengthen its military capabilities.

    What is confirmed

    • Japan's FY2027 defense budget request is a record $55.6B.
    • The budget focuses on new FFM, ASEV, submarines, drones, AI, and missiles.
    • Japan plans to develop underwater-launched hypersonic missiles.
    • The ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile may have an air-to-air capability.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Japan's hypersonic subs could give it a more survivable counterstrike posture.

    What to watch next

    • Japan's FY2027 defense budget approval
    • Development progress on the ASM-3 Kai supersonic cruise missile
    • Deployment of underwater-launched hypersonic missiles
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. navalnews.com — Japan’s Record FY2027 Budget Request: Focus on New FFM, ASEV & Submarines
    2. AP News — Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show
    3. Bloomberg.com — Japan Seeks Record Defense Budget as Takaichi Plans Buildup
    4. WSJ — Japan Targets Record Defense Spend as China Pressure Grows
    5. TWZ — Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Cruise Missile May Have An Air-To-Air Capability
    6. Janes — Japan reveals plans for underwater-launched hypersonic missile
    7. USNI News — Japan Budget Requests Record $55.6B for Unmanned, Long Range Strike Capabilities
    8. Yahoo — This missile-armed underwater drone could be quieter and harder to track than a submarine
    9. thediplomat.com — The US Arms Bottleneck Is Impacting Its East Asian Allies
    10. asiatimes.com — Japan’s hypersonic subs bring it closer to the nuclear edge
    confidence 85%
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