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Japan seeks foreign defense tech to counter China's rise

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Japan is increasingly relying on foreign technology and expertise to bolster its defense capabilities amid growing concerns about China's military expansion. Recent developments include a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and plans by French firm Thales to establish a maintenance facility in Japan. These moves aim to supplement Japan's domestic defense industry and address critical gaps that could be exposed in a regional conflict. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy shift by a major nation to acquire foreign defense technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Japan seeks foreign defense tech to counter China's rise

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?

    Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered mo…

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