Rakuten Group has partnered with German defense startup Helsing to support the deployment of its products in Japan. The companies will propose attack drones for the Ground Self-Defense Force, while domestic production is also reportedly under consideration.
Rakuten Group has reportedly partnered with German defense startup Helsing. The partnership includes consideration of introducing attack drones to the Japanese market.
The partnership is reportedly aimed at expanding the use of drones in Japan's defense sector through cooperation with the startup, with proposals for equipment for the Ground Self-Defense Force expected to move forward.
Depending on future discussions, the article is expected to follow developments including whether the drones will be deployed in actual operations by the Ground Self-Defense Force, the establishment of an operating framework, and the status of consideration regarding domestic production.
The article also reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, related initiatives such as the development of monitoring units for the drone market and the establishment of frameworks for monitoring and imports and exports.