What Happened
Tokyo-Based Company Enters Defense Industry Amid Russian Retaliation Threats
Japanese drone manufacturer Terra Drone has supplied interceptor drones to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, prompting Russia to threaten retaliatory measures. The delivery marks a new stage in Terra Drone’s involvement in Ukraine’s defense industry, with the company having previously supplied equipment directly to Ukrainian military units. Terra Drone’s expansion into the defense sector has been driven by the conflict in Ukraine, with the company working closely with Ukrainian military units to develop equipment suited to actual battlefield conditions. The development was first reported by News On Japan.