
Japanese police arrested three officials of a motorcycle and engine producer on Friday on suspicion they tried to export a high-performance helicopter to China that could be diverted to military use.
The men from Yamaha Motor Co. are accused of attempting to sell a restricted unmanned helicopter, said Fukuoka prefectural (state) police spokesman Yoichi Ohyama.
Police discovered the RMAX 181 helicopter's capabilities during tests they conducted after it was seized at a customs office in Nagoya, central Japan, in December 2005, Ohyama said....
Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has said the helicopter is designed for spraying pesticides but could be converted to military purposes, such as spying or spreading chemical weapons.....more...
I want one...
GJ