SECURITYJun 19 · 11:27 UTCDEFENSE NEWSLeilani Chavez

Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones

Japan plans to deploy autonomous interceptor drones by 2027 to counter threats like Shahed-136 drones, citing U.S. missile stockpile strains and regional security concerns. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency is fast-tracking acquisitions, while Terra Drone, a Japanese firm, has tested similar systems in Ukraine with positive feedback.

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