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Japan's Ministry of Defense Contracts Ukrainian Drone Manufacturer

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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The Ministry of Defense signed a contract to purchase interceptor drones from Ukrainian manufacturer SkyFall. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced the agreement, noting that the purchase is part of a broader effort to learn from Ukraine’s battlefield experience. The contract did not specify the value, the number of drones, the model, or the delivery date.

From kyivpost.com

Why it matters

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The contract provides SkyFall, a Ukrainian technology and defense company, with a foothold in the Japanese defense market. The Ministry of Defense framed the acquisition as a way to gain insights into Ukraine's rapid improvement of sustained combat capability.

From kyivpost.com

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  • Ministry of DefenseJapanese government ministry that signed the contract to acquire the drones

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