U.S. defence firm Anduril is in talks to acquire a Nissan plant in Japan to manufacture drones, sources told Reuters. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The company plans to use the facility for drone assembly, according to sources. The move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to bolster military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Anduril is known for developing military drones and artificial intelligence systems. Acquiring the Nissan plant would expand its manufacturing capabilities in Japan.
Specific terms and timelines of the negotiations remain undisclosed. If realized, the project could help preserve jobs in Japan and enhance regional security.