U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan: Reuters
Anduril is exploring a deal that could convert the 1.7 million sq m site into drone and defense equipment production, sources said.
- On Thursday, Anduril Industries is exploring an acquisition of Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, sources revealed to Reuters, marking a potential shift toward U.S. defense manufacturing in Japan.
- Nissan plans to shutter the Oppama facility in 2028 as part of a strategy to trim production capacity by 1 million vehicles, creating a multi-year window for potential acquisition discussions.
- Spanning over 1.7 million sq m, the site sits near the Yokosuka naval base; Anduril has offered to retrain the plant's 2,400 workers to build defense equipment.
- Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, whose parliamentary district includes the site, stated Japan has "much to learn from Anduril," signaling potential government support for the expansion.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government will unveil a new national security strategy this year to accelerate drone and munitions spending amid rising Taiwan Strait tensions.
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Anduril Explores Acquisition of Nissan Plant as Japan Expands Defense Manufacturing
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US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say
US defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military drones in Japan. This potential deal could transform a historic car factory into an arms-making hub amidst Japan's push to expand defense manufacturing. The move comes as Tokyo seeks to bolster its military capabilities, particularly concerning regional security.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say
U.S. defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo as the maker of autonomous weapons looks to build military drones in Japan, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Anduril Industries, the US-based armaments company, is holding talks on the acquisition of Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, as the manufacturer of autonomous weapons systems...
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