AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoDefense Supply Chains: Thales plans to open a Japan maintenance base for military equipment, while Japan has contracted Ukrainian drone maker SkyFall to supply interceptor drones. Shipbuilding: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is investing about ¥100 billion ($635 million) to expand shipbuilding capacity in Yamaguchi, backed by Japan’s push to secure domestic supply of critical products. Industry Partnerships: Japan and the UAE agreed to deepen cooperation in industry, technology and scientific research. Manufacturing and Chips: Japanese manufacturers’ confidence has reached a near five-year high, even as household spending fell 3.1% in August for a ninth straight monthly decline. Rapidus is also building a 17-company partnership to advance 2-nanometer chip production. Digital Infrastructure: Digital Realty has started construction of its KIX15 data center in Osaka, adding capacity as demand for AI and cloud services grows.
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