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The sights of DSEI Japan

A selection of images from on the ground at DSEI Japan.

By Mike Yeo on May 27, 2025 2:31 pm
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A view of part of the exhibition hall at DSEI Japan. (Mike Yeo/Breaking Defense)

DSEI JAPAN — The 2025 edition of the DSEI Japan exposition took place at the Makuhari Messe convention center in eastern Tokyo between May 21 and 23. This year’s event saw 471 companies exhibiting at the show, an increase from the 292 present in 2023. You can check out some of the photos from the show below.

And click here for Breaking Defense’s coverage from the event.

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Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency displayed a truck-mounted laser-based counter-UAS system at DSEI Japan. It uses a 10 kW laser and can engage targets at up to 2 kilometers. (Mike Yeo/Breaking Defense)
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Japanese technology conglomerate Rakuten partnered with Ukraine’s Brave 1 to display some of the drones that have been heavily engaged in combat, including this Vampire heavy bomber drone. (Mike Yeo/Breaking Defense)
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A Type 19 self-propelled howitzer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was present in the halls. (Mike Yeo/Breaking Defense)
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force had a model of the upgraded Mogami-class frigates that are currently being built. (Mike Yeo/Breaking Defense)