UK defence champion BAE Systems is exploring opportunities to deepen collaboration with Japanese defence groups, including potential joint development of drones to fly alongside a next-generation fighter jet the two nations are building with Italy.
Rob Merryweather, group technology director, revealed the steps by the UK’s largest defence supplier at a Tokyo media briefing this week. They come at a time when global security has been rocked by US President Donald Trump’s threats to weaken long-standing alliances.
Merryweather highlighted the potential benefits of co-ordinating on the development of low-cost drones that would go alongside the multibillion-dollar Global Combat Air Programme under development with Japan and Italy.
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