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Japan's top defense contractor branches out into small interceptor drones

Japan's leading defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is investing in the development of small interceptor drones. This move comes amid growing recognition of the importance of low-cost drones in recent conflicts such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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TAITO KUROSE and YUTA ADACHI

June 18, 2026 03:53 JST

TOKYO -- Leading Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, known for building destroyers and missiles, is expanding into small defense drones as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East highlight the crucial role of low-cost drones.

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Japan's top defense contractor branches out into small interceptor drones

Japan's leading defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is investing in the development of small interceptor drones. This move comes amid growing recognition of the importance of low-cost drones in recent conflicts such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expansion into drone technology without overtly favoring any political perspective. It highlights the influence of recent global conflicts on technological development but does not take a stance on the implications or policy