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GA-ASI and Fujitsu sign MOU for MQ-9B drone maintenance in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Fujitsu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish maintenance and operational support capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Japan. The agreement, signed on August 27, 2026, focuses on the MQ-9B, an unmanned aircraft designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Under the MOU, Fujitsu will examine providing domestic support in Japan, including avionics maintenance, parts management, maintenance training, and technical support services. The companies also intend to explore future technical collaborations regarding mission systems and systems integration to strengthen Japan’s operational foundation for UAS.
The collaboration follows the Japan Ministry of Defense’s plan to procure 23 MQ-9B aircraft for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. These aircraft are capable of long-endurance flight and real-time wide-area surveillance, which is intended to support maritime monitoring across Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Entities
Fujitsu Limited · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. · Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force · MQ-9B · Ministry of Defense
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft are intended for use by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The scope of discussions includes avionics maintenance, parts management, and maintenance training. www.dempa-times.co.jp · dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to procure 23 MQ-9B aircraft for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement concerns the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft. www.dempa-times.co.jp · dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fujitsu will examine providing domestic maintenance and operational support for the MQ-9B in Japan. www.dempa-times.co.jp · dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] GA-ASI and Fujitsu signed an MOU on August 27, 2026. www.dempa-times.co.jp · dxmagazine.jp · militaryleak.com