Rakuten, German startup Helsing test military drones for Japan
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- Japan Timesseen 18 Aug, 09:09description edited
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Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is currently testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone, as Tokyo looks to modernize its military and counter an increasingly assertive China.The Ground Self-Defense Force is currently testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone, as Tokyo looks to modernize its military and counter an increasingly assertive China.
Mon, 17 August 2026peak 2 reports on Mon, 17 August 2026Tue, 18 August 2026
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Anadolu Agency (AA)
17 Aug, 09:05over 17 hours18 Aug, 02:15
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Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- Japan Times09:05first to report
The country's Ground Self-Defense Force will conduct field tests of Helsing drones through the end of September, according to a Rakuten spokesperson.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:22
Partnership marks Rakuten's first involvement with drones designed for military purposes
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Japan Times02:15edited after publishing
The Ground Self-Defense Force is currently testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone, as Tokyo looks to modernize its military and counter an increasingly assertive China.