TOKYO: Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$55.6 billion) on Monday (Aug 31) as Tokyo looks to artificial intelligence to speed up decision-making in the face of a tense security environment.The final budget reportedly could reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo undergoes a swee

The final budget could reportedly reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo upgrades its defence to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia.