25 December 2025 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, together with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc., Axelspace Corporation, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. were awarded the Ministry of Defense (MOD)’s public tender for “Satellite constellation project” on December 24, 2025. This project is a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) aimed at establishing a satellite constellation operated by private companies to ensure the stable acquisition of imagery essential for maintaining the effectiveness of stand-off defense capabilities. Through this project, SKY Perfect JSAT and its partners will work to ensure stable and timely image acquisition by building and operating a dedicated satellite constellation, which will provide MOD priority imaging rights. SKY Perfect JSAT, in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsui, plans to conclude a basic agreement with MOD regarding this project in January 2026. Following that, the three companies will establish a special-purpose company as required of the successful contractor, and in February, this entity is scheduled to execute a project contract with MOD. Read more