Japan's Defense Force Deploys Low-Cost Cardboard Drones for Military Training
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Matthew Gault
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Summary
Japan's Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi showcased the AirKamuy 150, a cheap cardboard drone that costs around $2,000 and comes flatpacked like IKEA furniture. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is already using these disposable drones as targets, as Japan aims to become a global leader in unmanned military assets.
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In aiming to become the Self-Defense Forces that makes the most extensive use of unmanned assets, including drones, in the world
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