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Japan Eyes Turkish Drones in $58 Billion Defense Budget
Japan approved a record ¥9 trillion defense budget for FY2026, including ¥100 billion for drone-based coastal defense under the SHIELD system. Tokyo may import unmanned systems from Türkiye or Israel to meet a 2028 deadline.
December 26, 2025Clash Report

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Japan Eyes Turkish Drones in $58B Defense Budget

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Japan’s Cabinet on December 25, 2025 approved a record defense budget exceeding ¥9 trillion ($58 billion) for fiscal year 2026, marking a 9.4% year-on-year increase as Tokyo accelerates a five-year military buildup amid heightened regional tensions.

The package, which takes effect in April 2026, reflects Japan’s effort to rapidly expand capabilities rather than rely solely on long-term domestic development.

Within the total, ¥100 billion ($640 million) has been specifically allocated to coastal defense, a segment that Japanese officials describe as increasingly exposed given advances in missile, naval, and unmanned technologies in the region.

The allocation signals a prioritization of near-term readiness over gradual force modernization.

https://clashreport.com/defense/articles...2152lwhtk8

ULAQ enters service in Qatar
by Murat Kadör December 25, 2025 in General, News 0
ULAQ enters service in Qatar


ULAQ AUSV have commenced active operational service in Qatari waters.

Developed by ARES Shipyard for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Critical Infrastructure and Port Security missions, the ULAQ 11 ISR/PSV has been successfully delivered to the Qatar Coast Guard Command as Türkiye’s first and only export project in the armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) domain. This significant delivery once again demonstrates the high-technology capabilities and global competitiveness of the Turkish defense industry in the maritime field.

Comprehensive testing and acceptance activities carried out during the delivery phase were successfully completed, and the ULAQ systems have commenced active operational service in Qatari waters. With its advanced autonomy, high seakeeping performance, long-range capability and integrated weapon systems, the ULAQ 11 ISR/PSV is expected to make a substantial contribution to regional maritime security.

https://en.defenceturk.net/ulaq-enters-s...-in-qatar/