Japan is building military drones out of cardboard, and they're faster and cheaper than you'd expect

Japan's defense ministry recently sat down with Air Kamuy, a drone manufacturer whose signature design relies on corrugated cardboard construction. The meeting signals Tokyo's broader ambition to carve out a leadership role in low-cost drone production as mass-market models reshape the calculus of modern warfare.Read Entire Article

May 3, 2026 - 17:00
Japan is building military drones out of cardboard, and they're faster and cheaper than you'd expect
Japan's defense ministry recently sat down with Air Kamuy, a drone manufacturer whose signature design relies on corrugated cardboard construction. The meeting signals Tokyo's broader ambition to carve out a leadership role in low-cost drone production as mass-market models reshape the calculus of modern warfare.

Read Entire Article

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