Global Infrastructure SherpaMitsubishi Electric to develop next-generation defense satellite communications system for Japan Ministry of Defense
Mitsubishi Electric was awarded a contract by the Japan Ministry of Defense to develop and manufacture the next-generation defense communications satellite and design the ground system necessary for communicating with the satellite, replacing the current Kirameki-2 satellite.
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- Mitsubishi Electric is the sole developer for this project.
- The project involves both space-based and ground-based infrastructure development.
- The deal highlights Japan's focus on modernizing its defense communication capabilities.
- The contract replaces the existing Kirameki-2 satellite.
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The new satellite will be deployed in geostationary orbit. "In line with these guidelines, the new contract covers the development and manufacture of a next-generation defense communications satellite that will be newly deployed in geostationary orbit."
"Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Japan Ministry of Defense on February 6 to construct a next-generation defense satellite communications system."
"Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Japan Ministry of Defense on February 6 to construct a next-generation defense satellite communications system."
"Through these efforts, the company will establish a defense-communication infrastructure to support operations of the Japan Ministry of Defense and the Japan Self-Defense Forces."
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