Archive · 20 May 2025
Japan Uses Tech and Machines to Clear Ukraine Mines
Japan is helping Ukraine remove landmines left over from the war.
They are using both special machines and smart computer systems.
Big machines made by Komatsu are used to safely blow up mines where they are found.
Scientists are teaching drones to spot mines from the air using special cameras.
These drones use Artificial Intelligence to find mines.
The goal is to clear the dangerous areas so people can live safely again.
Japan has also given money to help Ukraine rebuild.
Because many children are injured by landmines, Japan hopes to keep kids safe.
Japan is aiding Ukraine in clearing landmines left from the war.
Komatsu is using heavy construction equipment to detonate mines in place.
Waseda University is developing an AI-powered drone system for mine detection.
The AI-powered drone system uses infrared cameras and machine learning.
Japan has provided Ukraine with significant financial aid for reconstruction.
- Who
- Japan, Japanese companies (Komatsu), Waseda University, SESU
- What
- Using heavy machinery and AI-powered drones to clear landmines in Ukraine.
- When
- Since 2022; With a workshop planned for Fall and a conference in Geneva in December.
- Where
- Ukraine, with support and training provided by Japan, Cambodia
- Why
- To remove mines in Ukraine, making areas safe for civilians, and aiding reconstruction.
Japan's Involvement
Restrictions
Military Aid Restrictions
Japan's Involvement
Japan provides Ukraine with medical equipment, helmets, and body armor.
Restrictions
Japan is restricted from providing weapons or munitions to Ukraine.
- Japan's Aid to Ukraine
- 91 billion yen (€553.9 million, $617 million) in grant aid
- Komatsu's Experience
- Cooperating with NGOs in Cambodia since 1999 for mine clearance
- Drone Technology
- AI identifies mines with infrared cameras.
- Success Rate
- AI drone has a success rate of around 95% for buried mines.
- Komatsu Excavators to Ukraine
- Four heavily armored excavators handed over to Ukraine in July 2023