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Defence & Security

Japan invests heavily in the defence and security of its people and property, despite having a pacifist constitution and one of the lowest crime rates worldwide. It has a large and sophisticated Self Defence Force consisting of the Ground Self Defence Force, the Maritime Self Defence Force, and the Air Self Defence Force. The Japan Police Force includes 300,000 officers country-wide.

Although Japan has a very close defence and security relationship with the United States, it is open to building new linkages with other nations, particularly in Europe. In 2013, the UK and Japan agreed to develop closer government-to-government links related to defence equipment.

Key areas of collaboration include peacekeeping support and operations, humanitarian aid, CBRN, cyber defence, helicopters and fast patrol boats.

On security, key opportunities are in cyber security and information assurance, security screening, and protective clothing and equipments.

For more see the Department for International Trade’s briefing on the defence and security export market in Japan.

News
News
Prime Minister acknowledges UK success in Japan
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in Tokyo this May, in advance of his visit to Hiroshima for the G7 Leader’s Summit. He addressed an exclusive business reception hosted by the …
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News
The visit of the UK’s Trade Envoy to Japan Greg Clark
During the third week of March (15-17th) the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Japan, Greg Clark MP, visited Japan. It coincided with a number of events across various sectors, providing …
Podcast
Podcast
DSEI JAPAN: Defence and Security Market Opportunities – With Gary Waterfall
Steve catches up with Gary Waterfall, Senior Defence Advisor to Clarion Defence & Security (not to mention a packed military career retiring as Air Vice Marshall, including being part of …
Podcast
Podcast
Exploring the Space Sector in Japan with Masayasu Ishida of SPACETIDE Foundation
In episode 25, the first of a new run of our podcast series, Steve talks to the President and CEO of SPACETIDE Foundation, Mr Masayasu Ishida.
Event
Event
DSEI Japan
JAPAN’S ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED DEFENCE EVENT DSEI Japan is the only large-scale, fully integrated defence event to take place in Japan, providing unprecedented levels of access into the Japanese and …
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From the Archive
UK Largest Ever Presence at MAST Asia Conference and Exhibition in Japan
Increasing Opportunities for the UK to Collaborate and Win Business in Japan Eighteen UK defence companies exhibited at the MAST Asia conference and exhibition from 12 to 14 June 2017 …
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From the Archive
Japanese Defence Procurement – A Guide For UK Companies: Recorded Webinar
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From the Archive
Defence Procurement in Partnership With Japan – A Guide for UK Companies
Download our in-depth report on defence procurement in the Japanese market and get ready to win business in partnership with Japan. Japan’s Defence Industry is Full of Opportunities for UK …
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From the Archive
UK Ramping Up Defence and Security Activity in Japan
UK Companies Showcased Defence and Security Expertise in Japan Defence has been a hot topic in Japan in 2016. Changes in legislation in Japan coupled with winning the hosting rights …
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From the Archive
Prosperity Fund Tokyo – Call for Bids
UK Companies Can Win Business in Japan By Bidding for UK Prosperity Fund Projects This year, the Japan Prosperity Fund is inviting bids to implement four projects: EU-Japan Economic Partnership …
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From the Archive
UK Seeking Defence Industrial Partnerships with Japan
Britain and Japan to Collaborate on Defence Industrial Partnerships Mr Stephen Phipson, Head of the UK’s Defence and Security Organisation visited Japan from 4 to 6 November to seek Japanese …
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From the Archive
UK Companies Showcase their Security Technologies in Japan
UK Companies Displayed their World-class Security Technology in Japan The Rt. Hon. John Hayes MP, Minister for Security at the UK Home Office visited Japan on 13 October to take …
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From the Archive
UK Firms Fly Flag at MAST Defence Exhibition
Companies in the UK’s innovative and experienced security sector flew the flag at MAST Asia 2015, Japan’s first ever defence trade show and conference. Held at the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition …
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From the Archive
Cyber Security – Opportunities In Japan: Recorded Webinar
Watch this recorded webinar to learn about business opportunities in Japan’s information security market.  Information security is one of the most critical aspects of all Japanese business industries. It lies &h...
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From the Archive
Opportunities In Space In Japan
Watch our video to find out what opportunities are available to UK companies in the space and satellite communications industry in Japan, and the best options for market entry. To …
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From the Archive
Roberts Supports Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“As a newcomer to the Japanese market, we need to be patient, spontaneous & polite”  Mari Robert, Roberts Support Services Ltd Founded in 2000, the company is part of the …

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