Swarmer and Rakuten Partner to Deploy Combat-Tested Drone Autonomy in Japan
Swarmer has partnered with Rakuten to introduce its autonomous swarm software into Japan’s advanced unmanned systems ecosystem, leveraging Rakuten’s market reach. The alliance builds on Swarmer’s 100,000 Ukraine combat missions and demonstrated seek-and-hit operations with attritable drones for Japanese research and security applications.
1. Partnership Terms and Objectives
Swarmer has entered into a partnership with Rakuten to introduce its autonomous swarm software to Japan’s unmanned systems ecosystem. Rakuten will leverage its strong market presence and technology insights to support integration, regulatory approvals and customer outreach for security, research and industrial applications across the region.
2. Japan’s Advanced Robotics Market
Japan is recognized as a leader in robotics and advanced manufacturing, presenting a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for unmanned systems and AI-powered autonomy. The partnership targets research institutions, security agencies and industrial users seeking high-assurance coordination of multi-vehicle drone fleets.
3. Swarmer’s Combat-Tested Technology
Swarmer’s software has been validated in over 100,000 combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024 and has demonstrated autonomous ‘seek-and-hit’ operations using eight-inch attritable drones. The collected mission data powers machine-learning models to deliver scalable, interoperable autonomy across various drone platforms.