Helsing enlists Rakuten to pursue Japanese military drone deal
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- Helsing enlists Rakuten to pursue Japanese military drone dealS1
- German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s army.S2
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German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s army.
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Published Aug 17, 2026
What to know
- Helsing enlists Rakuten to pursue Japanese military drone dealS1
- German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s army.S2
Timeline · newest first
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