TOKYO -- The Japanese government has unofficially selected about 200 startups to enter the defense industry in a bid to take advantage of their advanced technology. It will explain its plans for the introduction of defense equipment and giving financial support and will listen to the requests of each company while encouraging new entrants.
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A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force UH-2 helicopter on display in March. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency will hold an exhibition in Osaka in October that will feature up to 40 startups. (Photo by Ryo Nemoto)
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