M'bishi Heavy, NEC to Form Defense Sector Partnership
Tokyo, Sept. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and NEC Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic alliance in the defense sector. The two companies said Wednesday that they would consider collaborating on the development of equipment and systems for "new ways of warfare" using artificial intelligence and drones. They aim to make proposals to th...
Tokyo, September 3 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and NEC Corp. have announced plans to form a strategic partnership in the defense sector, according to a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday. The two companies intend to collaborate on the development of cutting-edge equipment and systems for the future battlefield, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and drones.
Their goal is to submit proposals to the Japanese Defense Ministry as early as fiscal year 2027, which commences in April of the following year.
Mitsubishi Heavy, a leading manufacturer of defense equipment in Japan, including vessels and fighter jets, will join forces with NEC, which provides the military with command and control systems. The collaboration is expected to focus on integrating AI into the operation of drones and unmanned ships, creating a comprehensive system that combines these advanced technologies.
The Japanese Defense Ministry's annual defense white paper, released last month, revealed their commitment to accelerating preparations for the integration of drones and AI in military applications.
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