DefenseTokyo hopes to draw in startups for civilian- and military-use unmanned aircraftACSL, which makes the PF2 drone seen here, is one of a few Japanese producers of unmanned aerial vehicles. (ACSL)RYOTA OGATA, TAKAKO GAKUTO and TAITO KUROSEApril 24, 2026 05:53 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese officials are seeking to establish a domestic drone industry that is capable of mass-producing drones in emergencies while helping to bolster national security.