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) contributing as subcontractors in the defense industry’s supply chain while also encouraging new entrants into the sector. A key focus in the development of the guidelines was to eliminate the practice of "…
Japanese Government Releases New “Defense Industry Subcontracting Guidelines”
Diagram illustrating the importance of Japan’s defense industrial base – research and development, maintenance and repair, supplies and product improvements, etc. – to the Japan Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces and ultimately national security
【Image Source】Japan Ministry of Defense:
https://www.mod.go.jp/j/policy/agenda/meeting/drastic-reinforcement/pdf/siryo03_02.pdf
04/03/2025 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
East Asia
Government
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