Elbit Systems has expanded its presence in Japan
through a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Nippon Aircraft Supply (NAS) and
Itochu Aviation.
As part of the MOU, Elbit
Systems will provide the main components, technology and knowledge
to NAS and Itochu; while NAS will provide the capabilities for local
integration, manufacturing, test and maintenance; and Itochu will
lead the marketing of the products in Japan.
The partnership aims to address the growing
Japanese interest in the field of defence.
The MOU was signed at DSEI Japan, with Israel’s Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen,
Osamu Matshushita President and COO of NAS, Mashahiro Takita of
Itochu Aviation and Ran Kril Executive Vice President
International Marketing and Business Development of Elbit Systems
in attendance.
Osamu Matsushita San, said, “It is a true honor to work with
great partners, Elbit Systems and Itochu Aviation, were we will
act in the role of integration, local production, testing and
maintenance with the most advanced and combat-proven solutions
developed by Elbit Systems. We will contribute to international
peace and Japan’s defence by providing high-quality made-in Japan
products. This achievement is a great milestone in our
relationship.”
“We are
excited to collaborate with Elbit Systems, that has advanced
technology and combat proven systems especially in terms of
autonomous capabilities and communication,” Masahiro Takita San,
said. Elbit Systems also has
flexibilities that would fit with the establishment of a local
capability to support Japan’s Ministry of Defense operations. I
look forward to working with our partners.”
