Japan Defense Ministry seeks talks with academia on dual-use tech

Published on August 14, 2023

Japanese defense officials are aiming to break down the traditional divide between academia and the military by establishing regular talks and sharing research on dual-use technology. The Defense Ministry and Japan Self-Defense Forces are planning to create a framework for dialogue by the end of the fiscal year in March, with the goal of applying the latest research results from academia to force operations and defense equipment R&D. The new dialogue framework will involve academics from universities and national research agencies, allowing defense officials to tap into external expertise and accelerate R&D and operations. This initiative reflects Japan's efforts to leverage civilian technology for military use, aligning with trends in other countries like the U.S.

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