Self-Defense Forces to shift to "AI-centered warfare"; LDP proposal draft revealed, to be reflected in the three security documents

LDP policy draft calls for wide AI adoption across Japan’s Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces.

The proposal urges a shift from a network-centric model to an AI- and data-centric doctrine for defense operations.

It also calls for reforms in command and control, training, procurement, data management, and talent development.

The party aims to reflect the proposal in Japan’s key security documents and AI basic plan, with an eye on interoperability with the U.S. and allies.