Japan eyes U.S.-style defense research agency as tech race heats up

Institute modeled on DARPA would fund civilian projects in AI, drones

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The DARPA logo is painted on the side of an autonomous ship developed by the Pentagon research agency. © Reuters

RYO NEMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Defense is considering establishing a new research body modeled on a U.S. agency to support civilian technology with military applications.

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