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Japan Defense Ministry to Back Startups Developing Drones
Original: Japan Defense Min. to Support Startups in UAV Development
Japan's Defense Ministry announced it will support startups involved in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones. The initiative aims to bring private-sector innovation into the country's defense technology base, as Tokyo moves to strengthen its domestic defense industry and catch up in areas where established contractors have lagged behind global peers.
Why now: Japan is ramping up defense investment and looking to startups to speed up drone technology development amid regional security concerns.
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