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the japanese self-defense forces experienced the worst conscription campaign in history, recruiting less than half of the target number. this is due to the continued decline in the birth rate, and the japanese self-defense forces are facing challenges in terms of manpower levels. in order to solve the problem of conscription difficulties, the japanese ministry of defense has proposed a series of measures aimed at strengthening national defense and responding to new ways of war in the new era.

the defense budget application clearly states that as defense forces are strengthened, an organization capable of fighting in new ways needs to be established, indicating that the japanese self-defense forces are trying to break the traditional military model. in response to the problem of a reduction in new recruits, they plan to introduce artificial intelligence technology and will invest 18 billion yen next year in artificial intelligence surveillance systems to enhance the security of military bases. in addition, japan will also purchase more drones and spend 314 billion yen to order three highly automated air defense ships. each of these warships only needs to be equipped with 90 members of the maritime self-defense force, less than half of the crew required for existing warships. in order to free up more troops to perform front-line tasks, the japanese self-defense force will also outsource some training and support operations to former self-defense force members and civilian contractors.

in addition, the self-defense force is considering new strategies to attract more young people to join the force. for example, to take advantage of japan's shrinking military-age population (which is also being lured by companies that can pay higher salaries), the self-defense force plans to provide financial incentives and improve living conditions, such as more private dormitories and better access to social platforms.

in particular, the japanese self-defense forces are focusing on attracting more women, who currently make up less than 10% of the force. a series of high-profile sexual harassment cases have hampered efforts to increase the number of female soldiers. to improve the situation, the japanese ministry of defense plans to invest 16.4 billion yen to build accommodation facilities for female soldiers, equipped with improved toilet and shower facilities.

the japanese ministry of defense also said it would hire external consultants to provide support for women and strengthen training on sexual harassment. these measures reflect the japanese self-defense forces' proactive thinking about the future combat environment and their efforts to adapt to new military challenges.