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Fujitsu To Expand Defense Business in Europe as Japan Seeks …

Last week, it was reported by Nikkei that Fujitsu Limited is looking to expand its defense business in Europe and to double its regional workforce in the sector to 2,000 personnel by 2030.Fujitsu is said to be targeting Europe’s dual-use technology needs, focusing on cybersecurity infrastructure geared to defense systems, semiconductors that can power CPUs necessary for AI applications, and the c…

04/08/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japanese AI Developer “Aice” to Exhibit Local LLM at Defen…

On November 7, Aice, an AI and digital transformation venture from the University of Tokyo, revealed that it will be exhibiting a large language model (LLM) that does not rely on conventional cloud providers like ChatGPT or Gemini, at a defense startup promotion expo to be held by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) in Tokyo from December 1 to 2.In a press release,[1] Aice explai…

11/19/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

AI East Asia Business

Asahi Cyberattack Highlights Need for Stronger Employee Awar…

On October 10, SAYA University, a Japan-focused cybersecurity awareness platform, urged Japanese companies to strengthen employee awareness of cyber threats. This call to action follows a ransomware attack on major Japanese brewery Asahi on September 29, which disrupted production and may have led to the leak of personal information.Citing the attack on Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. by Qilin, a Russi…

10/21/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Consulting

Canon IT Solutions Report Assesses Tokyo’s “Active Cyber D…

On September 29, Japan’s Canon IT Solutions Inc. published a report detailing major cybersecurity trends during the first half of 2025 in both Japan and abroad. 　　The report[1], titled “Cybersecurity Report: The First Half of 2025”, examines cyberattacks and malware detected in Japan and around the world by ESET, a comprehensive security software developed in Slovakia for which Canon Marketin…

10/09/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia

Tokyo’s Fortis Intelligence Advisory Launches New Services …

On August 4, Fortis Intelligence Advisory Inc., a Tokyo-based intelligence, cybersecurity and economic security consulting firm, announced the full-scale deployment of three security-focused consulting services: “Technology Leak Countermeasures”, “Economic Security Response” and “Physical x Cybersecurity Response Support”. In a press release,[1] Fortis Intelligence Advisory (F.I.A Inc) exp…

08/29/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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LAC among Japanese Companies to Reveal Participation in NATO…

On July 25, LAC Co., Ltd., a Japanese developer of secure social infrastructure IT systems, revealed it participated in the 2025 edition of ‘Locked Shields,’ a major multinational cyber defense exercise involving 41 nations, organized by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCDCOE) from May 6 to 9.LAC’s press release[1] was accompanied by announcements from several othe…

08/19/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japanese Startup-developed Cloud Document Management Platfor…

On July 22, Japanese cloud services provider FRAIM Inc. announced that its document management platform, ‘LAWGUE’, has been adopted by C3I Systems Corporation (C3IS). C3IS conducts a wide range of information system maintenance and repair operations for the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD), and provides support for the Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) systems used by the …

08/08/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber AI East Asia

Educational Training Program to Support Private Sector Compl…

On June 27, ISF NET, Inc., a Japanese IT services and staffing firm, announced collaboration with Japan Aerospace & Defense Consulting (JADC), a defense sector consultancy company under the SHIFT Group, to co-develop an educational training course to support Japanese defense equipment manufacturers and suppliers achieve compliance with the “Risk Management Framework” (RMF): the structured proces…

07/10/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Business

Active Cyber Defense Law Heralds New Proactive JSDF Role and…

On June 21, Nippon Television revealed it was granted unprecedented camera access inside the Japan Self-Defense Forces’ Cyber Defense Command (JCDC), located at the Ministry of Defense’s Ichigaya compound in Tokyo. The exclusive coverage highlighted the cyber unit’s rapidly evolving mission and emerging operational needs following the enactment of Japan’s Active Cyber Defense Law— formally ti…

07/02/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Government

Japan’s IPA Releases Survey Results on SME Information Secu…

On May 27, the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) released a report detailing the results of a survey examining the effectiveness of information security measures currently being implemented by Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The survey carried out between October 2024 and January 2025 found that, out of 4,191 respondents, around 70% of SMEs were actively updat…

06/25/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Government

NEC Reveals “Agentic AI”-powered Business Security Service…

On April 15, Japanese telecommunications giant NEC Corporation announced plans to launch three new enterprise-level cybersecurity services in Japan within the fiscal year. These AI-powered services are designed to support businesses with conducting system risk diagnostics, internal audits, and compliance checks with industry and government guidelines.NEC explained in its recent press release,[1] t…

05/13/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia AI

GMO Cybersecurity Firm Provides Technical Support for JGSDF…

On April 15, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc., a Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm and member of the GMO Internet Group, announced that it contributed technical support for “CyberKONGO2025,” a multinational cyber defense exercise hosted earlier this year from February 4 to 6 by the System & Signal/Cyber School of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), located at Camp Kurihama in Yokosuka, Kan…

05/07/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia

Japanese Government to Introduce Assessment Scheme for Suppl…

On April 14, Japan’s National center of Incident readiness and Strategy For Cybersecurity (NISC) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a joint interim report outlining a proposed system for assessing companies’ cybersecurity measures with the overall aim of enhancing supply chain resilience. The report presents a scheme for visualizing the status of each company’s cybe…

04/28/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Government

Trading Giant Mitsui & Co Adopts “Digital Shelter,” a Japa…

On March 5, Japan’s Digital Asset Markets, Inc., a Tokyo-based provider of digital data protection and cryptocurrency exchange services, announced that Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest general trading companies, has started using its decentralized secure cloud storage solution, “Digital Shelter”, for an undisclosed part of its business.About “Digital Shelter”Digital Shelter focuses…

04/21/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia

Ministry of Defense Agrees to Boost Cybersecurity Cooperatio…

On December 27, the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) announced a comprehensive agreement with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) [1] to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity. The three parties aim to strengthen Japan's cyber situational awareness and response capabilities, including those of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (…

01/09/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Government

Japanese SME “Cyber Resilience”: Overcoming Challenges wit…

On December 16, Barracuda Networks Japan, Inc., a Tokyo-based subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered cybersecurity solutions provider, released the second volume of its market research series on the “cybersecurity resilience” of Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—their ability to prevent and recover from cyberattacks. The latest report highlights the essential role of dedicated I…

12/19/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia

Japan’s International Cyber Security Initiatives: Implicati…

On October 3, Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) announced it participated alongside the National Policy Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this year’s ‘Counter Ransomware Initiative’ (CRI) international conference held in the United States from September 30 to October 3. The conference was the fourth held by the White House-led CRI, “t…

10/22/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber North America East Asia

Japan’s “Active Cyber Defense” System: Now Set to Become …

1. IntroductionOn September 10, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) submitted its proposal for the Government of Japan to establish a system of “active cyber defense” (Nōdō-teki saibā bōgyo). The proposal states that the government should be able to collect and analyze communications metadata being handled by domestic private telecom providers in order to effectively detect signs of cyberatta…

09/30/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia

NS Solutions Participated in this Year’s “Locked Shields”…

NS Solutions Corporation (NSSOL; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Kazuhiko TAMAOKI) has announced that employees representing the company participated in this year’s “Locked Shields” cyber defense exercise organized by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).“Locked Shields” is an international cyber defense exercise organized by NA…

08/06/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Europe

SDF to Open Up Candidate Positions for Cyber Defense Personn…

On July 2, the Ministry of Defense announced a “comprehensive strategy for recruiting and developing human resources who specialize in cyber security”. Starting in fiscal 2025, the Ground Self-Defense Force will open up positions for candidates to become senior members of its cyber unit. The ministry also considers easing physical fitness standards after appointment, making it easier to recruit …

07/24/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

Cyber East Asia Government

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Japan Reveals New Details into Project for Collaborative UAVs Expected to Operate with Manned Fighter Jets

Tokyo Keiki Expands Defense-Related Operations with New Facility

[Now Open for Registration] NSBT Strategy Forum 2026 in Tokyo

Japan Exploring Export of Used Abukuma-Class Destroyers to Philippine Navy

Japan and the EU Hold First Defence Industry Dialogue, Pledge Dual-Use Collaboration

Fujitsu To Expand Defense Business in Europe as Japan Seeks Dual-Use Collaboration

MadeHere Inc. Enters Public-Private Partnership with U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Depot Maintenance Command to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Sustainment

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