Japanese defence contractor, a wing of one of Japan's larger industrial conglomerates. It is jointly developing a next-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy. In 2026 Australia struck a $6.5bn deal to procure new Mogami-class frigates from the firm—an early sign that Japan's loosening of arms-export restrictions could revive the defence industry.
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