Japan to add 400 beds to defense force hospitals for emergencies

Defense3 hospitals from Okinawa to Tokyo to expand capacity for wounded and new departmentsExpanded medical facilities and supply stocks are part of Japan's ongoing defense buildup. (Taken from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's social media post)RYOTA OGATAAugust 27, 2026 06:30 JSTTOKYO -- Japan will expand beds at Sel

TOKYO -- The Japanese government has started considering incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the command and control systems of Self-Defen