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Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Partner on Japan’s Defense Radar System Feb. 14, 2026. - Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have formalized a key industrial collaboration, marking Fujitsu as a supplier for the SPY-7 radar's power supply unit for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). The agreement, signed at a ceremony, involves the production of the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU), advancing co-production efforts and reinforcing the Japanese industrial base. […]
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Expand Collaboration with Aegis System Component Deal Feb. 14, 2026. - Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have solidified their industrial collaboration by finalizing a purchase order for a key component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna. This agreement formalizes Fujitsu as a supplier for the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU), marking a significant advancement in co-production efforts and bolstering Japan's defense capabilities. […]
Lockheed Martin, Fujitsu Collaborate to Enhance Japan Defense Systems Feb. 14, 2026. - Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have formalized an industrial collaboration to reinforce Japan's defense capabilities, culminating in the first purchase order for a crucial component of the SPY-7 radar antenna for Japan's Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). This agreement establishes Fujitsu as a supplier for the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU), signifying a notable milestone […]
Fujitsu to Manufacture Sovereign AI Servers in Japan for Enhanced Security Feb. 13, 2026. - Fujitsu has announced plans to begin manufacturing sovereign AI servers in Japan, a move intended to bolster digital sovereignty and safeguard critical information. Production is set to commence in March 2026 at the Fujitsu Group's Kasashima Plant, marking a significant step towards ensuring the protection of essential infrastructure against geopolitically driven cyber threats and regulatory pressures. The company plans to […]
Fujitsu to Launch Sovereign AI Server Manufacturing in Japan Feb. 13, 2026. - Fujitsu announced plans to commence manufacturing Made in Japan sovereign AI servers, addressing digital sovereignty needs amid growing cyber threats and regulatory pressures. The production, set to initiate in March 2026 at the Fujitsu Group's Kasashima Plant, will incorporate high-performance processors and enhanced security features. The focus on sovereign AI servers is driven by the imperative to protect critical infrastructure […]
Fujitsu to Manufacture Sovereign AI Servers in Japan for Enhanced Digital Sovereignty Feb. 13, 2026. - Fujitsu Group has announced plans to start manufacturing sovereign AI servers in Japan, aiming to bolster digital sovereignty amid evolving global threats and regulatory requirements. The production is set to commence in March 2026 at the company's Kasashima Plant, located in Kawasaki, Japan. The initiative comes in response to geopolitical shifts and increasing cyber threats, placing a high priority on […]
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