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Japan's Defense Ministry plans new support system for drone startups

Original: The Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups that develop unmanned aerial vehicles and other produc

Japan's Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups developing unmanned aerial vehicles and other defense-related products. The move is aimed at helping smaller tech firms enter the defense supply chain as Japan works to strengthen its domestic defense industry and drone capabilities.

Why now: Japan's push to bolster its defense industrial base and grow domestic drone technology is drawing attention to new government support for startups.

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• The Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups that develop unmanned aerial vehicles and other products. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ 27/japan/politics/japan-defense-uav-startup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # japan # politics #… · thejapantimes · 4

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