Esta es la empresa japonesa que está plantando cara a Rusia en Ucrania con sus drones
Terra Drone es uno de los principales proveedores mundiales de vehículos aéreos no tripulados y ha recibido el primer encargo de su país
A Japanese businesswoman, Toru Tokushige, is making her mark in Ukraine's conflict by leading the Terra Drone Corporation, a company that has developed advanced drone technologies. Tokushige, a 56-year-old entrepreneur, explained during an interview in Tokyo that his company's presence in Ukraine is driven by the lack of opportunities in Japan and Japan's vulnerability to potential attacks due to its archipelago nature.
Terra Drone Corporation, a subsidiary of Amazing Drones, focuses on manufacturing interceptors designed to counter enemy drones, such as the Russian Shahed drones. The company's CEO, Toru Tokushige, has been actively involved in the Ukrainian market since 2020, when he started pitching his drones to potential clients. Despite initial setbacks in Japan's complex defense procurement system, Tokushige managed to secure a majority stake in Amazing Drones in 2024, entering the Tokyo Growth market with this acquisition.
The Terra A1 interceptor, a short-range, explosive-loaded drone with a relatively low price tag of around 2,600 euros, was developed by Amazing Drones engineers and military personnel. Its introduction to the Ukrainian market has garnered attention, as it has successfully taken down a "long-range unmanned aerial threat" and surpassed the Shahed's speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
Terra A2, another drone developed by Terra Drone in partnership with WinnyLab LLC, is designed for fixed-wing operations and boasts a speed exceeding 100 kilometers per hour more than the Shahed.
Tokushige has witnessed frequent drone attacks during his 14 visits to Ukraine in the past 10 months, which have provided invaluable real-time testing and feedback. The Japanese Defense Ministry's urgent call for drone manufacturers in June led to Terra Drone's selection for the production of the Terra B1 model. This marks a significant milestone in Japan's defense industry, as it typically takes years to move from testing to industrial-scale production.
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