Japan’s Shift to Low-Cost Cruise Missiles: Strategic Volume in a Shifting Security Landscape

Japan’s Shift to Low-Cost Cruise Missiles: Strategic Volume in a Shifting Security Landscape

In recent years, Japan has embarked on a historic modernization of its defense capabilities, moving away from strictly defensive postures to embrace long-range standoff strike capabilities. As part of a record $55 billion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, the Japanese government has unveiled plans to develop and mass-produce…