Japan's 2026 defense white paper highlights AI, cyber capabilities
( August 4, 2026, 06:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's Ministry of Defense on Tuesday released its annual 2026 white paper, highlighting artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities as key elements of efforts to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, including the use of AI for decision-making, cybersecurity and cross-domain capabilities. The white paper also outlines measures to strengthen the cyber workforce, advance defense-related research and development and integrate advanced technologies into the Self-Defense Forces and Japan's defense production and technological bases.Statement is attached....
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