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Japan looks to cut Chinese drone reliance, aims for 80,000 a year by 2030

Japan is stepping up efforts to build a domestic drone production system to reduce reliance on a China-centred supply chain. The strategy includes shifting private drone firms toward defence work and expanding government budgets to strengthen unmanned systems competitiveness. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a plan to build capacity to produce about 80,000 drones a year by 2030, though funding details remain unclear. Companies such as Eams Robotics and Terra Drone are highlighted as defence-focused examples.

Games & Commerce

Naver Webtoon to add flat-rate anime subscription service to Line Manga

Naver Webtoon said on Tuesday it will introduce a flat-rate anime streaming service, d Anime Store for Line Manga, to its Japanese-language service Line Manga in collaboration with Japanese mobile carrier NTT Docomo. The service will be offered through a new Anime tab within the Line Manga app, allowing users to view original comics and watch anime. Line Manga will initially provide more than 4,000 anime titles and plans to expand the catalogue.

Telecommunications & Media

SpaceX considers launching consumer mobile service in U.S., report says

SpaceX is reportedly reviewing plans to launch its own mobile service for U.S. consumers. The company held executive-level talks with Charter Communications on a consumer mobile business, with a focus on expanding Starlink-based mobile services. The discussions reportedly looked beyond partnerships with carriers toward operating a consumer service under SpaceX\'s own brand. SpaceX already runs Starlink and provides a Direct to Cell service with T-Mobile.