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What does Mitsubishi Heavy Industries build for defense?
Last updated: October 2026
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Tokyo is Japan’s top arms maker — $3.9B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), up 24%. It builds the Mogami-class frigates, the Type 12 anti-ship missile, co-develops the GCAP sixth-generation fighter with the UK and Italy, and makes the Type 10 tank for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.
| Company | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
| Arms revenue, 2023 | $3.9 billion (2023) |
- Mogami-class frigates
- Type 12 anti-ship missile
- GCAP sixth-generation fighter (partner)
- Type 10 main battle tank
- SH-60K helicopter
- Japan Self-Defense Forces
Sources2 sources
SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting
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