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Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy to Cooperate on Eurodrone Variant

Published Friday, June 26, 2026 · Updated June 26

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  • Airbus-Kawasaki Eurodrone Partnership — 1 source

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Airbus and Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries have entered into a preliminary agreement to collaborate on a Japanese variant of the European defence drone, Eurodrone. This partnership is focused on developing a maritime anti-submarine warfare version specifically designed to meet Japan's operational requirements. This collaboration represents a significant first for a Japanese heavy industry company in such a venture.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Airbus has signed a preliminary agreement with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries to cooperate on a possible Japanese variant of the European defence drone, Eurodrone.
  • The partnership aims to develop a maritime anti-submarine warfare version of the drone tailored to Japan's requirements.
  • This cooperation marks a first for a Japanese heavy industry company in this specific context.

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Airbus-Kawasaki Eurodrone Partnership
  • Channel News Asia

    Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a preliminary agreement to cooperate on a Japanese variant of the European defence drone, Eurodrone. This partnership aims to develop a maritime anti-submarine warfare version tailored to Japan's requirements, marking a first for a Japanese heavy industry company.

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