Japan weighs use of Palantir, Anduril AI systems for defense forces

DefenseTokyo would deploy US tech for quick implementation, with homegrown AI eyed for oversightJapan is looking to speed up decision-making while integrating operations, considering options that include using multiple U.S.-made AI systems overseen by a domestic one. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo)KANAKO CHIBA and RYO NEMOTOAugust 5, 2026 01:57 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's government is considering deploying multiple U.S.-made artificial intelligence systems in command and control for Self-Defense Force units to enable faster decisions while further integrating operations with the American military.