Progress and Budget in Fundamental Reinforcement of Defense Capabilities: Overview of FY2025 Budget

This document presents the Japanese Ministry of Defense's overview and budget request for FY2025 under the multi-year Defense Buildup Program (DBP). It outlines strategic funding allocations, major defense projects across key operational domains—including stand-off defense, integrated air and missile defense, unmanned systems, space/cyber/electromagnetic cross-domain capabilities, and sustainment—as well as comprehensive initiatives to reinforce the defense production base, enhance personnel welfare, and strengthen bilateral/multilateral security cooperation.