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Japan plans zero-trust NodeX cybersecurity for JSDF drones, USVs and AI-equipped UGVs

Published 11 August 2026

Japan’s Ministry of Defence plans to field domestically developed NodeX software across Japan Air Self-Defence Force radars and combat aircraft from 2027, with subsequent extension to JSDF drones, USVs, and ground robots carrying onboard AI. The framework applies zero-trust principles, requiring continuous authentication of every device and connection, with automatic link severing on any unauthorised access attempt. Tokyo has ruled out external contractors for the core software, citing supply-chain exposure concerns.

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