Japan doubles defense tie-ups with private sector in drones, AI

Published on March 16, 2024

 

Government expands joint R&D program with partners from Hitachi and NEC to startups.

Japan's Ministry of Defense has doubled joint research projects with the private sector, Nikkei has learned, working with such partners as Hitachi and Mitsubishi Electric to hone technologies like drones and AI.

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