Helsing and Rakuten pursue Japanese military drone trials
German drone maker Helsing is working with Japan’s Rakuten to bring AI-powered military drones into Japanese military trials. The partnership is described as an effort to broker a deal in Japan’s defense market.
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Why it matters
The move could deepen Germany–Japan defense-industry cooperation and expand the use of AI-enabled military systems in Japan.
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