Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?

Japan is accelerating its military modernization by leveraging foreign technology, expertise, and production capacity to address defense gaps. This strategy is driven by concerns over potential regional conflicts involving China. Recent developments include Tokyo's confirmation of a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium expanding its design operations in Japan. French defense giant Thales is also involved in this push. The article suggests this increased reliance on foreign partners is a significant shift in Japan's defense procurement.