2 September 2026 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NEC Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) toward a strategic partnership in the defense sector. Through this partnership, the two companies will strengthen their collaboration in areas such as operation plans, command and control, and unmanned assets, with the aim of reinforcing Japan’s industrial base for defense and establishing data and AI sovereignty. As the integration of defense equipment and cloud operations progresses and the utilization of AI technology advances, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NEC will leverage their respective strengths to contribute to the strengthening and transformation of defense capabilities by providing high-value-added and highly reliable products and services for the development of new command and control systems. Read more