Japan's defense contractors to use US cybersecurity standards

Measure aims to prevent weapons technology spilling to China

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Hundreds of Japanese companies involved in making tanks and other military vehicles could be affected by forthcoming data protection rules. © Reuters

MASAYA KATO, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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