Rakuten Group has announced that it will support Helsing, a German interceptor-drone company, in expanding its business in the Japanese market. The move comes against the backdrop of plans to supply the Ministry of Defense.
Rakuten Group announced on 17 August that it plans to support Helsing, a German developer of interceptor drones, in expanding its business in Japan. According to information reported by Kyodo News, the company is preparing to enter the Japanese market.
The move is based on plans to introduce Helsing's interceptor drones to the Japanese market and has reportedly been linked to a plan to supply them to the Ministry of Defense. The report did not specify the timing of the introduction or the contract terms.
The news was reported on 17 August 2026.