TOKYO -- The Japanese government will soon require its defense contractors to implement U.S. security standards to safeguard their data against cyberattacks, Nikkei has learned.
Measure aims to prevent weapons technology spilling to China

Hundreds of Japanese companies involved in making tanks and other military vehicles could be affected by forthcoming data protection rules. © Reuters
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will soon require its defense contractors to implement U.S. security standards to safeguard their data against cyberattacks, Nikkei has learned.