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ATLA’s New “Fast Pass” Procurement for Startups: An Overv…

On February 27, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced that a new fast-track procurement scheme called “Fast Pass” (ファストパス調達) will be introduced this fiscal year (ending March 31, 2027) to accelerate the acquisition of cutting-edge technologies from startups and other non-traditional suppliers.The initiative will be implemented by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Age…

03/13/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japan Eyes Defense Exports to Philippines, Indonesia After E…

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to visit Indonesia and the Philippines in early May to discuss potential defense equipment exports, following the Japanese government’s April 21 decision to ease key transfer restrictions.According to reports in the local Japanese media issued prior to the changes,[1] Koizumi is expected to hold talks with his defense ministerial counterpart…

04/24/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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ATLA’s New “Fast Pass” Procurement for Startups: An Overv…

03/13/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Defense Tech-Focused Fund to List on Tokyo Stock Exchange

On February 6, Global X Japan Co., Ltd., a member of Japan’s Daiwa Securities Group, announced that its “Global X Defense Tech ETF” (Exchange-Traded Fund) is scheduled to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange from February 26.In a press release,[1] Global X Japan, which was established in 2019 as an asset management firm specializing in ETFs, said the new fund will invest in Japanese listed com…

02/25/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japan Enhances Defense Ties with Indonesia and Canada

In late January, the Japanese government signed defense and security-related agreements with Indonesia and Canada, two strategic partners located in vastly different regions, signaling Tokyo’s intention to expand defense industrial cooperation across a wide range of equipment and technological areas for diverse operational environments.On January 27, Tokyo signed an exchange of notes with the Sou…

02/16/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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The Role of the Defense Industry in Takaichi’s “Crisis Man…

Japan is set to revise its approach to crisis management, explicitly linking investment in crisis preparedness to the country’s broader economic security and growth strategy centered on 17 key sectors, including defense.The Japanese government, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has introduced this concept of “crisis management investment,” alongside “growth investment,” as one of the centr…

02/09/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Government Poll Shows Public Support for Defense Exports as …

On January 9, Japan’s Cabinet Office released survey data showing that 68.3% of respondents broadly backed promoting defense equipment exports under certain rules, with the survey question specifically citing Tokyo’s Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology.The government-implemented poll,[1] which surveyed 3,000 Japanese nationals aged 18 and over and received 1,534 resp…

01/28/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japan’s Aerosense to Advance Drone Cooperation in Africa wi…

On August 22, Aerosense Inc., a Japanese developer of surveying and disaster relief drones, signed an agreement with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to cooperate on promoting the use of the company’s drone-based solutions for infrastructure inspections in Africa with a focus on road management.In a press release,[1] Aerosense Inc. explained that the two organizations signed the cooperat…

09/08/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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AI-powered IP Support Platform “Tokkyo.Ai” Launched for Ja…

LegalTech Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based firm specializing in legal technology solutions, has announced the launch of an AI agent-powered intellectual property (IP) and patent support platform, “Tokkyo.Ai,” for Japanese component manufacturing firms possessing unique high-precision machining and fabrication technologies that are either actively operating in or aiming to enter the defense and aerospace…

07/17/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Zoning Plans for Kure Defense Base Revealed, Highlighting Pr…

On March 31, the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) unveiled detailed zoning plans for its proposed “multi-functional composite defense base” on the former Nippon Steel site in Kure District, Hiroshima Prefecture. The plan, presented during a consultative meeting with Nippon Steel Corporation, Kure City, and Hiroshima Prefectural Government officials, includes designated zones for private enterpri…

05/09/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japanese Government Releases New “Defense Industry Subcontr…

On March 24, the Japanese government released new defense industry guidelines governing transactions between major defense companies and their subcontractors.[1] Developed by the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), these guidelines aim to enhance support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contrib…

04/03/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Foreign Ministry Steadfast on Japan’s Defense Equipment Sup…

On August 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) revealed plans in fiscal 2025 to support Japan’s “Official Security Assistance (OSA)” with a fund of 5.1 billion yen (approx. 35.2 million USD) and to expand the number of countries eligible for transfer of defense equipment and infrastructure development assistance through the scheme. OSA provides for programmes that “enhance the …

09/05/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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More Doors of Research on Dual-Use Technology are Widening.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies have made remarkable progress. Along with that, the boundary between civilian and military technologies has almost disappeared. In the field of defense, there has also been a remarkable movement to incorporate research results from the private sector. Dual-use technologies have become an active area of research not only at compan…

08/28/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Over 30 Japanese Companies Cooperate in Ukraine Reconstructi…

The Japanese government signed fifty-six public and private sector’s cooperation documents to support Ukraine, where the Russian invasion continued, at the “Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction” on February 19th. Over thirty companies including IHI Corporation and Kubota Corporation showed cooperation in the improvement of infrastructure and agricultural …

03/21/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Contributes 5.4 Billion Y…

On January 7th, 2024, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and held talks with President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Kuleba. Considering the significant damage caused by Russia’s drone attacks, she announced the provision of an “Anti-Unmanned Aircraft Detection System” to monitor their movements. Demonstrating a collaborative approach between the gover…

02/06/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Export of Equipment to Licensees to be Permitted

On November 15th, 2023, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito held a working-level conference to discuss the expansion of defense equipment exports. The parties decided to allow "licensed products," which are manufactured by diverting technology from other countries, to be exported to the countries from which they are licensed. Because the U.S. is the main source of foreign licenses for the Se…

12/06/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japan Deems Export of Lethal Weapons “feasible”

On June 25th,2023, it was revealed that the Japanese government explained to the ruling party that the defense equipment with lethal capability can be exported if it meets the operational guidelines of its three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology. So far, the government construed that lethal weapon exports were prohibited except for joint development or production, but sinc…

07/19/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japan Compiles Draft Guidelines for Strengthening Production…

On June 19th, 2023 the Japanese government complied draft guidelines for strengthening development and production bases for defense equipment based on the “Law to Strengthen Production Bases for Defense Equipment.” The guidelines will be presented to the Liberal Democratic Party’s National Defense Division on June 20th and formally adopted by October, when the law takes effect. The law was ena…

07/07/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Japanese Government Proposes 25 Patent-Undisclosed Sectors

On June 12th, 2023, the Japanese government proposed a draft system designating 25 technological sectors that can be made "patent private” to the Council of Experts. The purpose is to prevent the leakage of advanced information that could be diverted to military use. The measure is based on the Law for the Promotion of Economic Security and is scheduled to start operation around the spring of 202…

07/04/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Defense Equipment Production Base Strengthening Act Enacted …

On June 7th, 2023, the "Defense Equipment Production Base Strengthening Act" to enhance support for the defense industry was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors by a majority vote of the ruling and opposition parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party. To maintain domestic manufacturing bases, it also inclu…

06/23/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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Bill to Secure Funding for Increased Defense Expenditures Pa…

On May 23rd 2023, Japan’s Lower House approved a bill that included the creation of a “Defence Force Reinforcement Fund”. The bill will enable the use of non-tax revenues such as expenditure reforms, account surpluses, and sales of national property over multiple fiscal years in order to secure financial resources for increased defense expenditures. As the bill itself was passed by a majority …

06/05/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

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AI Startup “Spakona” Wins ATLA Contract for UAV Teaming Technology

Japan to Promote Dual-Use Technologies for National Security

Subaru Delivers Experimental UAV to Japan’s ATLA for Manned-Unmanned Teaming Research

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

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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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