Japan Accelerates Development of Domestic Drones to Reduce Reliance on Chinese Products
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The Japanese government is accelerating the development of domestically produced small drones to reduce dependence on Chinese products. Startup ACSL has received orders for approximately 1,000 drones from the Ministry of Defense, delivering over 600 units. Companies like Terra Drone and Prodrone are also developing drones for defense purposes. Japan plans to establish a production system capable of manufacturing 80,000 drones annually by 2030, with Defense Minister Minoru Kojima emphasizing the need for domestic drones.