Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Coverage of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the Nexus archive.
- Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet
Japan, the UK, and Italy are collaborating on a next-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Program, with a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries factory in Japan designated as the Japanese center for development and assembly. The UK will establish its center in Warton, and Italy in Turin, as the three nations discuss roles in the project.
- Ukraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile help
Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation to produce Patriot air defence systems under a US license, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sergiy Kyslytsya, confirmed ongoing political dialogue with Japan, a country authorized to build the Patriot missile system.
- Ukraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limits
Ukraine has expressed interest in collaborating with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. Analysts suggest this request is unlikely to be fulfilled due to Japan’s restrictions on exporting lethal weapons and potential complications in regional relations.
- Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket, RV-X, which took off, hovered, moved horizontally, and landed safely in a less-than-one-minute flight. The test aims to develop cost-effective technology to compete with SpaceX and advance Japan’s space capabilities.
- Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket RV-X, which hovered and landed after a less than one-minute flight. The test aims to develop cost-effective technology to compete with SpaceX and advance Japan’s H3 rocket series, with future tests planned for higher altitudes.
- Converting car plants to make military drones will fail, warns Japan defence titan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries chief warns that converting car plants to produce military drones risks being an 'enormous waste' of taxpayers' money.
- Japan’s defence and turbine titan scrambles to keep up with $82bn order backlog
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries faces challenges in managing an $82 billion order backlog, with analysts questioning its pace of spending to ensure future growth. The company is described as a 'defence and turbine titan' scrambling to meet demand.
- China created the rival it rails against
China's recent hostile actions and demonization of Japan have driven Japan to pursue military rearmament and shed its post-war pacifist identity. Japan's growing military capabilities and alliances with Southeast Asian nations contrast with China's efforts to frame Japan as a neo-militarist threat.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Sees Global Gas Turbine Demand Staying Strong
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees strong global demand for gas turbines. The company manufactures gas turbines, which are in high demand globally. This demand is expected to continue, driven by various factors.
- Mitsubishi Heavy to develop Japan-based defense AI with Preferred Networks
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Preferred Networks are collaborating to develop a defense artificial intelligence system based in Japan. The initiative focuses on advancing AI capabilities for national security applications.