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Japan Deploys $2,500 Cardboard Drones for Training

5/2/2026

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Japan Deploys Drones

Japan is fielding flat-packed cardboard drones that assemble in about five minutes for military training.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is using the AirKamuy 150 as an aerial target.
The AirKamuy 150 costs about $2,500, is lightweight and water-resistant, making it expendable for training.
The Ministry of Defense backs JISDA’s $450 ACM-01 Shiraha wooden drone to build a chain.

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The AirKamuy 150 costs roughly $2,500, is lightweight, and features a water-resistant coating.

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Japan Deploys Drones

Japan is fielding flat-packed cardboard drones that assemble in about five minutes for military training.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is using the AirKamuy 150 as an aerial target.
The AirKamuy 150 costs about $2,500, is lightweight and water-resistant, making it expendable for training.
The Ministry of Defense backs JISDA’s $450 ACM-01 Shiraha wooden drone to build a chain.

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