What Happened
Tokyo Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities With Battle-Tested Technology
Japan has signed a contract with Ukrainian defense manufacturer SkyFall to purchase interceptor drones, marking a new step in defense cooperation between Tokyo and Kyiv. The deal aims to strengthen Japan’s counter-drone capabilities, with SkyFall’s P1-SUN interceptors having demonstrated their ability to engage high-speed aerial targets. According to Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the procurement agreement has been finalized, with deliveries expected as soon as possible. This development was first reported by UNITED24 Media.