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Japan seeks to help bolster the defense capabilities of Asian nations by supplying drones and other equipment. (Photo by Shinnosuke Nagatomi)

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September 27, 2025 00:20 JST

TOKYO — The Japanese government plans to supply Sri Lanka with free surveillance drones, accelerating efforts to support security in like-minded Asian countries amid China’s maritime expansion, Nikkei has learned.

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