TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to supply Sri Lanka with free surveillance drones, accelerating efforts to support security in like-minded Asian countries amid China's maritime expansion, Nikkei has learned.
Tokyo looks to boost regional security amid China's maritime push

Japan seeks to help bolster the defense capabilities of Asian nations by supplying drones and other equipment. (Photo by Shinnosuke Nagatomi)
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to supply Sri Lanka with free surveillance drones, accelerating efforts to support security in like-minded Asian countries amid China's maritime expansion, Nikkei has learned.