NEC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Form Strategic Alliance to Further Strengthen and Transform Defense Capabilities
– Collaboration in locations such as operation strategies, command and control, and unmanned possessions –
TOKYO, September 8, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 7011) have actually signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) towards a tactical collaboration in the defense sector. Through this collaboration, the 2 business will enhance their partnership in locations such as operation strategies, command and control, and unmanned possessions, with the objective of strengthening Japan’s commercial base for defense and developing information and AI sovereignty.
Recently, the security environment around the globe has actually gone through substantial modifications, and Japan’s Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces are relocating to reinforce and change the nation’s defense abilities. With this background, business at the core of the defense market are supporting nationwide security by speeding up the enhancement cycle for defense devices, and making sure the sovereignty and dependability of information and AI in order to adjust to “new ways of warfare” making use of unmanned properties and AI.
As the combination of defense devices and cloud operations advances and the usage of AI innovation advances, NEC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will utilize their particular strengths to add to the fortifying and change of defense abilities by supplying high-value-added and extremely trustworthy services and products for the advancement of brand-new command and control systems.
Remarks from both business concerning this collaboration are as follows.
“This partnership marks an important step toward realizing a truly sovereign and highly reliable defense system that brings together Japan’s technologies and expertise. Going forward, we will contribute to the strengthening and transformation of Japan’s defense by ensuring the performance of critical capabilities with cutting-edge technologies and leveraging domain knowledge.”
Takayuki Morita, President and CEO, NEC Corporation
“We are confident that this partnership will be a crucial foundation for a truly sovereign and highly reliable defense system that integrates both companies’ advanced technologies and expertise and maximizes our technological advantages. Together, we will support safety and security, contribute to the further strengthening of defense capabilities and the sustainable development of security infrastructure.”
Eisaku Ito, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is among the world’s leading commercial groups, covering energy, clever facilities, commercial equipment, aerospace and defense. MHI Group integrates innovative innovation with deep experience to provide ingenious, integrated options that assist to recognize a carbon neutral world, enhance the lifestyle and make sure a much safer world. For more details, please see www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.