Major Western defense companies are beginning to shift the center of their Asian operations to Japan. The major defense companies are shifting their focus to Japan because they see Japan as the most important position in the Asian defense market. Japan is strengthening its defense capabilities based on the deteriorating security environment in East Asia. The Self-Defense Forces are refurbishing and maintaining their equipment, and a large increase in defense spending and expansion of defense equipment exports are expected. Lockheed Martin of the U.S. has moved its Asian headquarters from Sing…