Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NEC form alliance to advance defense tech, AI sovereignty

DIGITIMESSeptember 3, 2026en

Japanese industrial giants Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and NEC Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership in the defense sector. The alliance aims to fortify Japan's defense industrial base while bolstering national data and AI sovereignty amid shifting global security dynamics.

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