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Japan Forward
3 days ago
- Business
- Japan Forward
DSEI Japan: Showcasing Innovation Amid Rising Threats
DSEI Japan, the country's largest defense trade exhibition, was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from May 21 to 23. Originally launched in the United Kingdom, the event has taken place in Japan biannually since 2021, making this its third running. The 2025 event was the largest to date, featuring 471 exhibitors from 33 countries. Japanese companies comprised roughly 40% of all participants, reflecting the nation's growing interest in the defense industry. On May 22, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba became the first sitting Japanese leader to attend the exhibition. He delivered a speech stressing his commitment to defense equipment collaboration with allies and partner nations. "Advancing collaboration in equipment transfer, joint development, and joint production is crucial for promoting peace and stability in Japan and the region," he said. Ishiba highlighted China's "unilateral attempts to change the status quo" in the East and South China Seas, North Korea's ballistic missile launches, and expanding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. "The security environment is becoming increasingly severe," he said. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' unmanned helicopter can carry 200 kg of cargo. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) Ishiba added, "Equipment cooperation will help strengthen deterrence not only for our country but also for our allies and partners." The Prime Minister also mentioned the significance of Japan, the UK, and Italy collaborating on the next-generation fighter jet, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). "This will lay the foundation for broad coordination with the UK and Italy for generations to come," he said. After his speech, Ishiba toured the venue, observing the latest defense technology. The exhibition featured cutting-edge technologies, including gears, small arms, large ships, unmanned vehicles, and cybersecurity systems. Japan's Ministry of Defense drew particular attention with its "railgun" (electromagnetic cannon) designed to intercept hypersonic missiles. Japan's Ministry of Defense unveils "rail gun" at the DSEI exhibit (left) on May 21. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) Rising geopolitical tensions are boosting demand for unmanned aircraft and automated, labor-saving technologies. They are also accelerating innovation to enhance soldier safety. Sweden's SAAB showcased a training system for anti-tank recoilless rifles. Meanwhile, Turkish firm OTOKAR displayed an armored vehicle designed for countering anti-tank mines. A Ukrainian company unveiled a drone-based precision strike system, gaining attention for its technology honed through real combat experience. SAAB showcases a training system for firing anti-tank recoilless rifles. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) On May 21, United States Ambassador to Japan George Glass attended the opening ceremony at the US Pavilion. In his remarks, the ambassador emphasized the need for regional stability and stronger deterrence."Coordination among allies in the Indo-Pacific, joint development, and joint production are essential. Collaboration between American and Japanese defense industries is indispensable," he said. Ambassador George Glass speaks at the opening ceremony of the US Pavilion. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) Kawasaki Heavy Industries presented an unmanned helicopter capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms of supplies for potential use in island defense. Meanwhile, Rakuten Group emphasized its support for Ukrainian startups through partnerships with Ukrainian government agencies. The Rakuten and Ukrainian agencies' booth showcases support for startups. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) Defense Minister Gen Nakatani tours the exhibition on May 21. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, who toured the venue on the first day, said, "The number of enlistments in the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) is declining, making the introduction of drones and labor-saving equipment essential." The SDF has a capacity of around 247,000 personnel, but is projected to face a shortfall of 23,000 by the end of 2024. Japan's defense system continues to evolve. The FY2025 defense budget is set at ¥8.4748 trillion JPY ($58.8 billion USD). This level represents a 9.7% increase from the previous year and reaches 1.8% of GDP. In 2020, the Air Self-Defense Force established a Space Operations Squadron to focus on outer space. Space surveillance has become increasingly vital, as evidenced by foreign firms capturing real-time satellite images of a North Korean destroyer grounding during its launch ceremony. A model of the next-generation fighter jet being jointly developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy. (©Hidemitsu Kaito) The next-generation fighter jet under development, GCAP, mentioned by Ishiba, is expected to outperform the American stealth fighter F-35. However, as China and Russia rapidly expand their military power, Japan must further strengthen its defense capabilities. ( Read this in Japanese ) Author: Hidemitsu Kaito
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Israeli defense firms lament a chill from erstwhile client Philippines
JERUSALEM — Israeli defense companies have begun questioning their government about a chill in relations with the Philippines, as officials in Manila appear to be turning away from a longtime supplier of defense equipment. The source of the bilateral freeze is murky, with some executives here blaming the Israeli government's unwillingness to back Filipino sovereignty claims in the South China Sea. The Israeli Ministry of Defense's mandate of prioritizing equipment deliveries to Israeli forces amid the Gaza war – at the expense of international customers – also is to blame, industry officials have said. 'The competitors are already aware and have begun to act on it,' one executive told Defense News, speaking on condition of anonymity while discussing the sensitive matter. Israeli companies were most recently observing the Manila chill during the DSEI Japan defense exhibition, which ran from May 21 to May 23, according to an Israeli industry insider who said Filipino representatives appeared interested in Japanese products instead. The Philippines is the third-largest defense buyer from Israel, accounting for about 8.1% of total exports after the United States (13%) and India (34%). That is according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report from last March. Defense purchases from Israel intensified during the period of Rodrigo Duterte as president of the Philippines. In his visit to Israel in September 2018 he said during a speech at a joint event with then-Israeli President Reuven Rivlin: 'I instructed my military personnel that in the field of military equipment and weapons, there is only one country to buy from, and that is Israel.' Among the Israeli defense systems purchased by the Philippines are the Spyder air defense systems from Rafael, Sabrah 2 light tanks from Elbit, Shaldag boats from Israel Shipyards, and Hermes-type drones. Israeli defense companies declined to comment on the record. The Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in a statement that 'the issue is known and is in discussion with security officials and defense industries.' A ministry spokesperson denied that Israel's position on South China Sea claims is at the center of any disagreements. The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv did not return a request for comment by press time.
India.com
6 days ago
- India.com
This country achieved success where US failed by building ‘high-power' railgun, country is..., not Russia, China, UK, France, Germany, India, Pakistan
(State-of-the-art railgun displayed at DSEI Japan defense exhibition. | GABRIEL DOMINGUEZ) New Delhi: Ever since the twin tragedies struck Japan on 6 and 9 August, 1945 in the form of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the island nation never went for the development of weapons and military systems on a large scale. Instead, it focused on experimenting and developing new and better technologies for the benefit of humanity. It worked quietly on building new, improved infrastructure which the world swears by. DSEI Japan 2025 With the rapid and strategic changes in the geopolitics and equation around the world, Japan is now out with 'DSEI Japan'. DSEI Japan is the only large-scale, fully integrated defence event to take place in Japan, providing unprecedented levels of access into the Japanese and wider Asia-Pacific market. It was held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba from 21-23 May 2025 and attracted 471 firms from 33 countries, including 169 from Japan alone. Japan's revolutionary railgun It is here that Tokyo exhibited its trailblazing railgun. The railgun weapon was considered unfeasible and impossible to achieve even by the mighty United States. But before delving into the USA-Japan story, let's tell you that at DSEI, Japan exhibited high-powered lasers, missiles, drones, trainer jets, and many other new defense platforms. This surely makes one wonder if the country has radically changed its defence policies with North Korea and China as its neighbours? Futuristic weapon The main attraction at the expo that created a lot of curiosity and interest is the 'futuristic railgun' that its makers believe can even shoot down hypersonic missiles. The railgun was test-fired by the Japanese Navy for the first time last year and Tokyo released a few images in April. DSEI was perhaps the first public display of the gun. In fact, railgun, though described as futuristic, was conceptualised during the 1920s, and many countries, including China, France, Germany, and India, have tried building one. The USA, arguably the most powerful military in the world, tried its luck at this weapon but abandoned its plans in 2021 after encountering multiple tech hurdles. But look here, Japan turned it upside down and Tokyo succeeded, where Washington failed. The Chinese connection We cannot leave behind China. While America halted its mission, China and Japan continued the work on railguns and in February last year, China claimed a breakthrough. Feng Junhong-led team and the National Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Energy at the Naval University of Engineering published a paper in the Journal of the Naval University of Engineering in November. The team claimed that its research resulted in the metal shell fired from a railgun receiving stable signals from the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) developed and operated by China. The BeiDou consistently adjusted its flight path, maintaining an error of less than 15 meters (49 feet) 'until it hits its target.' 'Achieving such high accuracy at such high speeds is not easy, as the shell can travel 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) per second,' the report added. Unique antenna created by Chinese engineers Chinese engineers created a unique antenna that can resist intense electromagnetic radiation and receive clear signals from the BeiDou constellation's military frequency band. As for Japan, it started working on the railgun project in 2016. It has till date invested US$300 million and a prototype of the weapon is already undergoing trials aboard a Maritime Self-Defense Force test vessel. Analysts privy to the project and those present at the exposition are unanimous in their conviction that Tokyo's public unveiling of the railgun at the 2025 DSEI Japan shows that the country is confident in its technology and product reliability. How railguns work Even though the concept is about 100 years old and the world's top military power failed to realise its dream, the basic science behind railguns is quite simple. Railguns are guns but unlike conventional guns they don't use gunpowder. They use electricity and magnetism to launch projectiles at hypersonic speed. Let's go back to our school Physics classes A railgun has two parallel metal rails connected to a power source which are placed close together, with a conductive projectile (often a metal ball) between them. When the railgun is activated, a massive electric current flows through one rail, across the projectile, and back through the other rail, creating a complete circuit. This huge current generates a powerful magnetic field around the rails. According to a principle called the Lorentz force, when electricity flows through a conductor (the projectile) in a magnetic field, it creates a force that pushes the projectile forward at hypersonic speed, often exceeding Mach 5 (6174 kmph). A railgun uses an electromagnetic field to thrust the projectile forward to its target at incredibly high speed, Mach 5 (6174 kmph) which provides it with enough kinetic energy to destroy any potential target. They can reach a monstrous speed of Mach 8.8 (10866.2 kmph). Usually, the projectile could be any metal ball without any explosives. Due to the mind-blowing volume of kinetic energy used for the push, it has been compared to a meteor hitting the Earth. Put simply, a railgun converts electromagnetic energy into kinetic energy and uses that kinetic energy to destroy a target which could be a fighter jet, missile, drone, or ship.
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Resecurity to Exhibit at DSEI Japan 2025, Showcasing AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions for Defense and Intelligence Operations
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Resecurity, a U.S.-based leader in cyber threat intelligence and risk management solutions, is proud to announce its participation in DSEI Japan 2025, taking place from , at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. As Japan's only fully integrated defense event, DSEI Japan serves as a vital platform connecting the global defense and security sector with the Japanese and wider Asia-Pacific defense ecosystem. At the exhibition, Resecurity will present its latest advancements in cybersecurity technologies designed to accelerate C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations. Powered by artificial intelligence, Resecurity's solutions are engineered to deliver real-time, actionable intelligence for military, law enforcement, and national security stakeholders. Key solutions to be showcased include: Counterterrorism Intelligence Cyber Fusion Center Capabilities Comprehensive Cyber Risk Management Tools Dark Web Intelligence Solutions Open Source and Social Media Intelligence (OSINT/SOCMINT) Advanced Threat Intelligence and Actor Attribution DSEI Japan 2025 is expected to host more than 290 exhibitors and over 8,000 attendees from around the world, including senior military officials, policymakers, and defense industry executives. The event offers unparalleled access to the Japanese defense market and strategic dialogues on integrated air and missile defense, space security, and joint interoperability frameworks. About Resecurity Resecurity® is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified endpoint protection, fraud prevention, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence platform. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, by Inc. Magazine, Resecurity was named one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California. As a member of InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), AFCEA, NDIA, SIA, FS-ISAC, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA), Singapore (AmChamSG), Korea (AmChamKorea), Mexico (AmChamMX), Thailand (AmChamThailand), and UAE (AmChamDubai). To learn more about Resecurity, visit About DSEI Japan DSEI Japan is the only large-scale, fully integrated defense event in the country, held biennially at Makuhari Messe. Organized by Clarion Events and supported by Japan's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, DSEI Japan bridges international defense suppliers with the Japanese market and regional allies. The event fosters strategic engagement around key defense priorities including cybersecurity, integrated command systems, and space and missile defense. To learn more about DSEI Japan, visit
Asahi Shimbun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Asahi Shimbun
Doubts about Trump hang in background of weapons show
An autonomous underwater vehicle for research developed by IHI Corp. is on display at the DSEI Japan event at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on May 21. (Taro Ono) CHIBA—A record number of companies and organizations showcased their weaponry at an international arms trade show here, where a skeptical mood spread on whether the United States was still a dependable partner. The event, called DSEI Japan, was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba until May 23, the third time Japan has hosted the weapons show. It was organized by a group consisting of alumni of the Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces and supported by the Defense Ministry, Foreign Ministry and economy ministry. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba became the first incumbent Japanese leader to visit the arms show on May 22. In his keynote speech, Ishiba stressed that cooperation between Japan and its allies is 'extremely important for peace and stability of our country and the region.' The high-tech hardware items displayed at the event included armored vehicles, helicopters and fighter jets. The show also gave military and defense officials from various countries the opportunity to hold business negotiations and exchange information on trends in weaponry. The arms business has been expanding rapidly worldwide, reflecting concerns about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the destabilization of the international order. According to a Defense Ministry source, other shifts in the international arms market have occurred since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January. Trump's unpredictability has created unease about relying on U.S.-made weapons and security arrangements, according to the source. A trend toward 'de-dependence on the U.S.' is emerging. Of the approximately 470 participating companies and organizations at the show, Europeans accounted for more than a quarter, or about 130. 'European countries in particular are beginning to seek security that does not depend on the United States, and they are likely to move away from the U.S. in arms trading,' the defense source said. Heigo Sato, a professor of security studies at Takushoku University, said a sense of caution has emerged stemming from perceptions of the Trump administration. 'The U.S. and Europe have been restructuring and dividing the defense industry since the 1990s, but the international division of labor is easily affected by the trends of other countries,' Sato said. 'If something happens, the damage could be great. Europe is trying to assess the risks of dependence on the U.S.' The arms show started in Britain in 1999 and was first held in Japan in 2019 with a view to developing the Asian market. Since then, the number of participating Japanese companies has risen to about 170, partly due to Japan's significant increase in defense spending and its deregulation of arms exports. The venue area for this year's show was 30,000 square meters, double the 15,000 square meters used in 2019. At Makuhari Messe, booths of companies from 33 countries and regions, including Japan, the United States, Australia and Britain, displayed models of next-generation fighter jets and missiles, including those that will be jointly developed by Britain, Italy and Japan. Particularly prominent at the event were drones, a focus of attention in the war in Ukraine. One exhibit showed autonomous underwater vehicles, called 'underwater drones,' made in Japan. Naoaki Hidani, a security analyst who heads a modern warfare research group, displayed a drone built on a 3D printer. 'Drones of digital civilian technology are an essential item for winning modern warfare,' he said. (This article was written by Shun Suzuki and Taro Ono.)
