Terra Drone Receives Order for 300 Units of Domestic "Modular UAV (General Purpose)" from Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, Valued at JPY 115 Million
Terra Drone has secured an order worth JPY 115,434,000 for 300 units of "Modular UAV (General Purpose) for Education" from Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency. This marks a significant first major order in the defense sector since the company's full-scale entry, demonstrating its technical capabilities and competitive supply system.
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Terra Drone Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toru Tokushige; hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has successfully bid in a general competitive tender conducted by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, securing a manufacturing contract totaling JPY 115,434,000 for 300 units of the domestic drone "Modular UAV (General Purpose) for Education."
This project involves supplying 300 units to the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency and marks a significant order in the Company's defense business. Furthermore, achieving this first order within a short period after announcing its full-scale entry into the defense sector, by meeting the stringent specific requirements of the defense field, demonstrates the Company's high level of technological capability, development speed, and competitiveness of its supply system, indicating its suitability for market needs.
### Order Overview
* Product Name: Modular UAV (General Purpose) for Education
* Quantity: 300 units
* Contract Amount: JPY 115,434,000
* Delivery Date: September 30, 2026
* Delivery Location: Ministry of Defense designated base
### Background
In recent years, the global security environment has undergone a major transformation, with countries expanding defense budgets and reviewing equipment procurement. In addition to traditional large, high-cost equipment, there is a growing demand for equipment that can be deployed quickly and at low cost.
Drones are one such symbol. In recent conflicts, including Ukraine, unmanned assets have been utilized in a wide range of areas such as intelligence gathering, surveillance, logistical support, air defense, and deterrence of attacks, becoming an important element in defense systems.
In particular, with the rise of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles in various countries, there are limitations to continuing to address threats solely with expensive heavy equipment. Therefore, countries are accelerating the introduction of unmanned assets that excel in mobility, mass productivity, and cost efficiency.
In Japan, the FY2026 budget proposal includes a record-high budget of approximately JPY 277.3 billion for strengthening defense capabilities, including unmanned assets, clearly positioning unmanned systems as a core component of national defense. As fundamental strengthening of defense capabilities and resilience of the equipment base progress, securing domestic equipment, stabilizing supply chains, and training personnel to operate unmanned assets have become critical issues.
This order is positioned as an evaluation of our domestic drone supply capabilities and implementation strength amidst these trends.
### Future Outlook
As we fully enter the defense sector, the Company is promoting multifaceted initiatives, including interceptor drones, operational support aircraft, and the construction of a global supply network.
In Japan, the defense-related market is expected to expand over the medium to long term, driven by increasing defense budgets and the growing importance of domestic equipment. Through this project, we will build trust and実績 in the defense sector, and continue to strengthen our domestic drone development and mass production systems to meet defense demands in Japan and overseas.
### Inquiries Regarding This Business
* Business Site: https://terra-defense.com/
* Inquiry Form: https://terra-defense.com/ja/contact-ja/
* Terra Drone Co., Ltd. Defense Business Division, UAV 담당: Morita
* Email: defense@terra-drone.co.jp
* TEL: 080-4329-7881
### About Terra Drone Co., Ltd.
Terra Drone operates under the mission "Unlock 'X' Dimensions (Integrating different dimensions to create a rich future)," developing and providing drone solutions. The company also focuses on developing and providing unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems to support safe and efficient drone operations, as well as UTM systems for flying cars aimed at overseas markets, contributing to a wide range of industries.
Terra Drone boasts over 3,000 cumulative achievements in surveying, inspection, agriculture, and operational management. Furthermore, the UTM provided through the company's group has been implemented in 10 countries worldwide. As a result of these achievements, it has been ranked among the top 2 industrial drone service companies in the "Drone Service Company World Ranking" announced by Drone Industry Insights since 2019, securing the top spot in 2024. Additionally, at the "Japan Startup Grand Prix 2025" hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, its efforts to address social issues in the land, infrastructure, transport, and tourism sector were highly evaluated, and it received the "Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award."
Terra Drone aims to solve social issues as a "global platformer in the low-altitude economy" with an eye towards the widespread adoption of drones and flying cars.
For more information, visit http://www.terra-drone.net
This project involves supplying 300 units to the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency and marks a significant order in the Company's defense business. Furthermore, achieving this first order within a short period after announcing its full-scale entry into the defense sector, by meeting the stringent specific requirements of the defense field, demonstrates the Company's high level of technological capability, development speed, and competitiveness of its supply system, indicating its suitability for market needs.
### Order Overview
* Product Name: Modular UAV (General Purpose) for Education
* Quantity: 300 units
* Contract Amount: JPY 115,434,000
* Delivery Date: September 30, 2026
* Delivery Location: Ministry of Defense designated base
### Background
In recent years, the global security environment has undergone a major transformation, with countries expanding defense budgets and reviewing equipment procurement. In addition to traditional large, high-cost equipment, there is a growing demand for equipment that can be deployed quickly and at low cost.
Drones are one such symbol. In recent conflicts, including Ukraine, unmanned assets have been utilized in a wide range of areas such as intelligence gathering, surveillance, logistical support, air defense, and deterrence of attacks, becoming an important element in defense systems.
In particular, with the rise of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles in various countries, there are limitations to continuing to address threats solely with expensive heavy equipment. Therefore, countries are accelerating the introduction of unmanned assets that excel in mobility, mass productivity, and cost efficiency.
In Japan, the FY2026 budget proposal includes a record-high budget of approximately JPY 277.3 billion for strengthening defense capabilities, including unmanned assets, clearly positioning unmanned systems as a core component of national defense. As fundamental strengthening of defense capabilities and resilience of the equipment base progress, securing domestic equipment, stabilizing supply chains, and training personnel to operate unmanned assets have become critical issues.
This order is positioned as an evaluation of our domestic drone supply capabilities and implementation strength amidst these trends.
### Future Outlook
As we fully enter the defense sector, the Company is promoting multifaceted initiatives, including interceptor drones, operational support aircraft, and the construction of a global supply network.
In Japan, the defense-related market is expected to expand over the medium to long term, driven by increasing defense budgets and the growing importance of domestic equipment. Through this project, we will build trust and実績 in the defense sector, and continue to strengthen our domestic drone development and mass production systems to meet defense demands in Japan and overseas.
### Inquiries Regarding This Business
* Business Site: https://terra-defense.com/
* Inquiry Form: https://terra-defense.com/ja/contact-ja/
* Terra Drone Co., Ltd. Defense Business Division, UAV 담당: Morita
* Email: defense@terra-drone.co.jp
* TEL: 080-4329-7881
### About Terra Drone Co., Ltd.
Terra Drone operates under the mission "Unlock 'X' Dimensions (Integrating different dimensions to create a rich future)," developing and providing drone solutions. The company also focuses on developing and providing unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems to support safe and efficient drone operations, as well as UTM systems for flying cars aimed at overseas markets, contributing to a wide range of industries.
Terra Drone boasts over 3,000 cumulative achievements in surveying, inspection, agriculture, and operational management. Furthermore, the UTM provided through the company's group has been implemented in 10 countries worldwide. As a result of these achievements, it has been ranked among the top 2 industrial drone service companies in the "Drone Service Company World Ranking" announced by Drone Industry Insights since 2019, securing the top spot in 2024. Additionally, at the "Japan Startup Grand Prix 2025" hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, its efforts to address social issues in the land, infrastructure, transport, and tourism sector were highly evaluated, and it received the "Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award."
Terra Drone aims to solve social issues as a "global platformer in the low-altitude economy" with an eye towards the widespread adoption of drones and flying cars.
For more information, visit http://www.terra-drone.net