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U.S. and Japanese planes conduct a defense training exercise in the Indo-Pacific region in 2020. (U.S. Air Force via Reuters)

RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is ready to work with Japan to develop artificial intelligence-piloted autonomous aircraft for the Air Force, a top official says, as sharing of advanced technology emerges as a priority area of cooperation for the allies.

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