Nikkei: Japanese Startups Rush Into Defense Drones as Tokyo Targets 91% Chinese Market Share

Nikkei reports Japanese startups including Eams Robotics and Terra Drone are racing into military drone production as PM Sanae Takaichi's government moves to cut reliance on Chinese suppliers that hold 91% of Japan's drone market. Eams is pursuing a manufacturing tie-up with Anduril, while Kawasaki Motors and Subaru also enter the sector. Signals a fresh Indo-Pacific autonomy front.