Rakuten Group announced a partnership with a German startup developing AI-equipped interceptor drones. The partnership aims to support their deployment by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and capture demand from the defense industry.
Rakuten Group has partnered with a German startup developing AI-equipped interceptor drones. The partnership is intended to capture demand in Japan’s domestic defense industry market, including support for deployment by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
The partnership is reportedly driven in part by efforts to enhance the capabilities of drones combined with AI for security and surveillance applications. Rakuten Group is also said to be looking to expand its business opportunities related to defense. The use of technology in surveillance and security is expected to attract attention going forward.
According to people involved, the partner company is developing AI-equipped interceptor drones, while Rakuten Group is aiming to capture demand from the defense industry by supporting their deployment by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.