US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan: sources (opens original article in a new tab)

US defence firm Anduril is discussing acquiring Nissan's Oppama plant in Japan to produce military drones, as Japan's government seeks to boost defence manufacturing.

• US defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama plant in Japan to build military drones.
• Japan's government is expanding defence manufacturing amid concerns over potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait and weapon stock depletion.
• Anduril's potential acquisition could face scrutiny over foreign control and Japan's postwar pacifist policies.