About
About
About the event
Defense Suppliers Summit Japan is the first international business convention dedicated to connecting Japan’s security ecosystem with global suppliers and technology providers.
The event provides a structured environment to foster collaboration, share expertise and develop long-term industrial partnerships.
The event provides a structured environment to foster collaboration, share expertise and develop long-term industrial partnerships.
Focus sectors
Defense Suppliers Summit Japan brings together companies across key strategic sectors, including:
Aerospace and defense systems
Radar, sensors and advanced detection technologies
Naval and maritime systems
These sectors reflect critical capabilities
within modern security supply chains and offer strong opportunities for collaboration.
within modern security supply chains and offer strong opportunities for collaboration.
Topics
Defense Suppliers Summit Japan addresses key challenges shaping the future of security supply chains.
The event focuses on high-value topics at the intersection of industrial performance, resilience and innovation:
The event focuses on high-value topics at the intersection of industrial performance, resilience and innovation:
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Supply chain security and resilience -
Procurement and industrial base resilience -
Cybersecurity for critical industrial systems
These topics reflect the evolving priorities of both Japanese and international stakeholders, and create a strong foundation for meaningful discussions, partnerships and business opportunities.
Why Japan
Japan is entering a new phase in the development of its security and industrial capabilities, marked by increased investment and a stronger focus on international cooperation.
- Target: 2% of GDP in security spending by 2027
- Approx. ¥43 trillion investment (2023–2027)
Key priorities include: Key priorities include:
Looking ahead to 2030, Japan is expected to continue building a more robust, innovative and collaborative industrial ecosystem.
- Target: 2% of GDP in security spending by 2027
- Approx. ¥43 trillion investment (2023–2027)
Key priorities include: Key priorities include:
- Advanced manufacturing and materials
- Electronics and next-generation systems
- Digital technologies, cybersecurity and AI
- Supply chain diversification and resilience
Looking ahead to 2030, Japan is expected to continue building a more robust, innovative and collaborative industrial ecosystem.
B2B Meetings
At the core of Defense Suppliers Summit Japan is a proven matchmaking system based on pre-arranged B2B meetings.
Participants gain access to an online platform allowing them to:
Participants gain access to an online platform allowing them to:
- Browse detailed company profiles
- Identify relevant partners
- Request meetings in advanceBuild a personalized meeting schedule
Each meeting lasts approximately 30 minutes and takes place in a dedicated business area.
This structured approach ensures efficient and targeted discussions, allowing participants to maximize their time onsite and generate concrete business opportunities.
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