IHI to mass-produce dual-use satellites in Japan

Aerospace & Defense Industries IHI to mass-produce dual-use satellites in Japan Heavy industry firm to aid country's defense monitoring with satellite constellation IHI staff assemble an ICEYE satellite at IHI headquarters in Tokyo. The heavy industry group aims to produce such satellites in Japan using a domestic supply chain. (IHI) YUTA ADACHI November 11, 2026 14:53 JST TOKYO -- Japanese heavy industry giant IHI will start domestic mass production of small satellites that can be used to create a satellite constellation to monitor critical defense facilities, sources told Nikkei. Read Next Opinion China's rocket achievements threaten US space superiority Defense India forms commando units for close combat along China border Defense Japan to create defense research hubs at universities for AI, space tech Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan eyes private-sector H3 launches to compete with SpaceX Technology Sharp takes aim at Starlink dominance with universal satellite antenna Defense Japan to create state investment fund for defense startups, eyeing more drones Aerospace & Defense Industries Taiwan aerospace contractor zeroes in on countermeasures to China's drones Aerospace & Defense Industries Japanese shipbuilder to produce drone boats, eyes Japan, US orders Latest on Aerospace & Defense Industries Aerospace & Defense Industries Hyundai Rotem plan to build EU tank hub in Poland takes shape Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan prepares for commercial drone flocks after operating limit lifted Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan's Itochu adds engine maintenance to aviation portfolio with IAG unit stake Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.