Rakuten Group to collaborate with Brave1 at DSEI Japan defense technology exhibition May 21-23

Rakuten Group, a global technology company headquartered in Japan, and the Ukrainian government initiative Brave1 Defense Technology Support Cluster will collaborate on the participation of the Ukrainian delegation in DSEI Japan, the only large-scale defense technology exhibition in Japan, which will be held on May 21-23.

"The exhibition will showcase breakthrough technologies and products of Ukrainian defense tech companies. Rakuten will facilitate their further entry into the Japanese market," the company's press release said.

It is noted that the following companies will be represented at the exhibition: Dwarf Engineering LLC, specializing in sustainable software and hardware for combat drones; Farsight Vision LLC, which develops software solutions for geospatial intelligence based on artificial intelligence for security and defense needs; Griselda, a defense tech platform that provides real-time situational awareness and rapid response capabilities; LifesaverSIM, which turns gaming into a powerful tool that allows emergency workers to learn, practice, and develop vital skills; Skyfall Industries LLC, the largest UAV manufacturer in Ukraine, known for its legendary Vampire and Shrike drones; and Swarmer, a developer of software for autonomous drone swarms.

It is noted that Brave1 and Rakuten will continue to cooperate to support Ukrainian companies. In the future, both parties plan to expand this cooperation, involving the Japanese government and other partners, which will contribute to the development of defense and dual-use technologies in both countries.