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What does Kawasaki Heavy Industries build for the military?
Last updated: October 2026
Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Tokyo builds Japan’s P-1 maritime patrol aircraft and C-2 transport, plus the Sōryū and Taigei-class submarines for the Maritime Self-Defense Force. The industrial giant’s aerospace arm also makes helicopter components and jet engines under license. It co-builds the BK117 helicopter with Airbus.
| Company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
- P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
- C-2 transport aircraft
- Sōryū / Taigei-class submarines
- BK117 helicopter (with Airbus)
- Japan Self-Defense Forces
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