The bear-spray drones are not the only drone-based solution Japan has deployed thus far. In November, Gifu Prefecture deployed barking drones that mimic the sounds of hunting dogs, along with ...

Japan is turning to drones in its escalating battle with bears, as authorities deploy new anti-bear tech to deal with them.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force said it is building up defense capabilities to enhance deterrence and response.

Japan's first area-authorized Level 4 drone delivery demonstration successfully transported pharmaceutical supplies using drones.

A company called Terra Drone writes that it has signed an agreement with Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture to use drones equipped with bear-repellent spray.

Japan’s historic defence cooperation talks with Turkey mark a strategic pivot toward advanced unmanned warfare capabilities and expanded military partnerships beyond traditional allies. This ...

From the United States’ reverse-engineering of Iranian drones to Japan’s building of a drone “shield,” the tech is changing the nature of warfare.

The Japanese military is considering the purchase of the Israeli-made Heron-2 drone, which is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Recently, a Heron-2 drone was photographed at a ...

Facing an increasing need to scramble against Chinese military drones flying near its airspace, Japan will test the feasibility of deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to replace fighter jets for such ...

There are about a million and one different uses for drones these days. Many people use them for recreational purposes or photographic endeavors, while certain government and military factions utilize ...

Japan’s historic defense engagement with Turkey marks a pivotal shift in Tokyo’s military procurement strategy, as Defense Minister Gen Nakatani becomes the first Japanese defense chief to officially ...

Japan will ban drone flights over 15 U.S. military facilities in the country including its major bases without prior permission from authorities, as a measure against potential terrorist acts, the ...