IHI Group

IHI plays a vital role in the development and production of Japan's defense equipment.

In 2020, IHI participated in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) initiated by Japan’s Ministry of Defense as an industry partner responsible for engine development and has been working closely with Italy and UK industry. In the space field, IHI Group has been at the forefront of Japan’s space development, as a leading manufacturer of solid rockets and propulsion systems.

In line with its management philosophy of "contributing to the development of society through technology," IHI will leverage its engineering capabilities, and specifically its manufacturing technology, to lead the development of an innovative low earth orbit constellation to provide high-frequency and high-quality earth observation data by integrating various types of satellites and sensors.

Furthermore, IHI Group will gather and analyze information across multiple domains -land, sea, air and space - to contribute to the realization of a safe and secure society.