In November, less than a month after taking office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the Japan Growth Strategy Headquarters to ¡°fundamentally reinforce the country¡¯s supply structure and realize a ¡®robust economy.¡¯¡±
To that end, she and her Cabinet identified 17 strategic sectors ¡ª including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, aerospace, digital and cybersecurity ¡ª for priority investment in crisis management and economic growth. Many of these technology areas are deeply interconnected, meaning policies focused on individual sectors may be insufficient.
The space sector provides a clear example. Space systems are increasingly linked with emerging technologies such as quantum-secured communications and AI-driven data processing. Crucially, space systems depend on data links between satellites and ground infrastructure, making them inherently tied to cybersecurity.
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