Japan Defense Min. to Support Startups in UAV Development
Tokyo, Sept. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Defense Ministry plans to introduce a new contract system to support startups in developing unmanned aerial vehicles and other products to tap their advanced technologies. Under the system, the ministry will examine participating companies at each stage, such as development planning and demonstration, making payments for necessary expenses at each step,...
Tokyo, September 26 - The Japanese Defense Ministry is set to launch a new contract system aimed at supporting startups in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other innovative products. The plan, announced on Friday, involves the ministry reviewing participating companies at each stage, from initial development planning to demonstration, and providing financial assistance for associated expenses at every step.
The new initiative is designed to address the financial limitations often faced by startups, thereby enabling them to contribute advanced technologies and fresh ideas to the defense sector. To facilitate this, the Defense Ministry will utilize the Small Business Innovation Research contract system, which has already been adopted by the internal affairs and health ministries.
Three primary objectives have been set for the research and development under this program. Firstly, the ministry aims to create low-cost UAVs that utilize domestic components as much as possible. Secondly, it seeks to enhance operational efficiency and labor-saving measures in supply warehouses. Lastly, the Defense Ministry hopes to reduce aircraft noise, ultimately improving the working environment at military bases. Applications for participation in this scheme are expected to be accepted from early October.
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