https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-record-fy2027-budget-request-focus-on-new-ffm-asev-submarinesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-record-fy2027-budget-request-focus-on-new-ffm-asev-submarineshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-record-fy2027-budget-request-focus-on-new-ffm-asev-submarines#u55824Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:11:51 +0000Japan has submitted a record defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, totaling ¥8.9 trillion, or approximately $55.6 billion. The requested funds prioritize advanced military capabilities including new FFM frigates, Aegis System Equipped Vessels, submarines, unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and extended-range missiles. The Ministry of Defense budget includes 160 blank line items that remain pending upcoming security document revisions, meaning total spending is expected to increase further by the end of the year amid mounting regional pressure from China.Why it mattersThe massive