While no official decision has been made, Nissan is also said to be in discussions with other prospective buyers for the factory, which is scheduled to cease vehicle production in 2028.<\/p>\n Anduril has yet to comment on the reported talks but said it is working with Japan to \u201cexplore opportunities to strengthen local production.\u201d<\/p>\n The company has already demonstrated its ability to meet Japan\u2019s domestic manufacturing requirements. Last year, it built its \u201cKizuna\u201d prototype drone exclusively with Japanese-made components.<\/p>\n Japan-Anduril Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n The reported discussions follow closer ties between Anduril and Japan\u2019s defense establishment.<\/p>\n Japanese Defense Minister\u00a0Shinjiro Koizumi<\/strong>\u00a0met with Anduril founder\u00a0Palmer Luckey<\/strong>\u00a0during the opening of the company\u2019s\u00a0first office<\/a>\u00a0in Tokyo.<\/p>\n Koizumi noted the country had \u201cmuch to learn from Anduril\u201d and that closer cooperation could help strengthen the country\u2019s defense industry.<\/p>\n During a recent parliamentary session, Koizumi also pointed to Anduril\u2019s partnership with General Motors as an example of how defense technology companies can work with the automotive sector.<\/p>\n Even if it successfully acquires the Oppama plant, reports say the American tech firm would still need to secure contracts from Japan\u2019s military to justify the investment.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oppama-plant-21fy-025-source-175.jpg\")