Japan deploys underwater drones for sub surveillance

Japan plans underwater drones to monitor foreign submarines and counter China's fleet.

Oct 29, 2026

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Japan deploys underwater drones for sub surveillance

Japan plans underwater drones to monitor foreign submarines and counter China's fleet.

In brief

Japan plans underwater drones to monitor foreign submarines and counter China's fleet. Japan aims to deploy underwater drones for sub surveillance to counter Chinese submarines and ease crew recruitment challenges. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.

Japan plans underwater drones

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Japan aims to deploy underwater drones for sub surveillance to counter Chinese submarines and ease crew recruitment challenges.

Current drone use

Current drone use

The underwater drones Japan already deploys are primarily used in mine clearance.

Defense strategy

Japan weighs considering nuclear-powered subs in updated security policies

Japan seeks to counter Chinese submarines and alleviate crew recruitment challenges through drone surveillance.

The main idea

Japan aims to deploy underwater drones for sub surveillance to counter Chinese submarines and ease crew recruitment challenges.

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