German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
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German drone manufacturer Helsing has partnered with Japanese e-commerce and finance company Rakuten to finalize a deal to sell unmanned aerial systems to the Japanese military, signaling strategic defense collaboration.
TOKYO, Aug 17 - German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalise a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan's army, a spokesperson for Rakuten said on Monday.