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Anduril Negotiates Nissan Plant Purchase for Drone Production

6/25/2026

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Anduril Acquires Plant

Anduril Industries is negotiating to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant in Japan to produce drones.
The 1.7 million sq m site opened in 1961, employs ~2,400 workers and will close in 2028.
Anduril pledged to retrain the workforce for defence manufacturing while exploring local production.
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi will unveil a strategy that may raise drone spending.
Anduril recently raised $5 billion in a Series H round, valuing it at $61 billion.

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Japan Lifts Ban

Japan lifted its ban on lethal weapons exports in April 2026, expanding sales from five non-lethal categories to full-scale defense equipment.
The policy permits exports to 17 countries, each requiring National Security Council approval.
Anduril partnered with UAE-based EDGE Group in 2025 to develop autonomous weapons systems.
The U.S. Pentagon aims to buy about 150 combat aircraft drones by 2030 and up to 1,000 long-term.

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Anduril Acquires Plant

Anduril Industries is negotiating to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant in Japan to produce drones.
The 1.7 million sq m site opened in 1961, employs ~2,400 workers and will close in 2028.
Anduril pledged to retrain the workforce for defence manufacturing while exploring local production.
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi will unveil a strategy that may raise drone spending.
Anduril recently raised $5 billion in a Series H round, valuing it at $61 billion.

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