Japanese drone makers gain from U.S. pivot away from Chinese technology

Japanese drone manufacturers are stepping into the spotlight as the U.S. distances itself from Chinese drone suppliers amid intensifying geopolitical tensions. China's DJI, long a dominant force in the global drone market, is increasingly frozen out of key contracts due to security concerns voiced by American lawmakers and defense officials. This shift has opened a lucrative lane for Japanese firms to expand their footprint internationally, buoyed by recent government initiatives to strengthen d