Europe¡¯s defense industry sees ¡°very significant potential¡± to deepen cooperation with 911±¬ÁÏÍø firms in areas ranging from space tech to advanced electronics and unmanned weapons systems, officials involved in the matter have said.

The remarks come after Tokyo and Brussels launched a security and defense partnership earlier this month that some, including the EU ambassador to Japan, say will take ties to fresh heights.

¡°There is substantial room for future collaboration both bilaterally and at the European Union level, especially on advanced and complex systems,¡± a representative of ASD, a trade association comprising the vast majority of Europe¡¯s aerospace, defense and security industries, said Tuesday in Brussels.