Rakuten to Partner with German Military Drone Startup
Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--Rakuten Group Inc. is set to partner with German military drone startup Helsing SE, it was learned Monday. The major Japanese e-commerce and mobile phone operator will act as Helsing's point of contact in the Japanese market. Specifically, Rakuten will support the delivery of the Munich-based firm's HX-2 attack drones to Japan's Defense Ministry. Helsing drone...
Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--Rakuten Group Inc. is reportedly on the verge of a strategic partnership with German military drone startup Helsing SE, according to recent reports. The leading Japanese e-commerce and mobile phone operator will serve as Helsing's primary liaison in the Japanese market. Specifically, Rakuten will facilitate the delivery of Helsing's HX-2 attack drones to Japan's Defense Ministry.
These drones, manufactured in Munich, boast remote-control capabilities that enable them to deter submarines and other maritime threats from encroaching upon coastal regions. The Defense Ministry is scheduled to conduct trials of Helsing's drones until the end of the next month, aiming to determine whether to incorporate them into the Ground Self-Defense Force.
The outcome of these tests will influence Helsing's decision to potentially scale up production in Japan. However, the precise industrial applications and the extent of the Defense Ministry's procurement remain uncertain as of now, according to Rakuten officials.
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