Introducing selected British and Japanese companies from the defence and security industry
A collaboration between the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT), the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI), and SME SUPPORT JAPAN (SMRJ)
Introducing selected British and Japanese companies from the defence and security industry
A collaboration between the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT), the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI), and SME SUPPORT JAPAN (SMRJ)
Synspective Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesAs a leading provider of SAR satellite data solutions, Synspective aims to work more closely with our partners around the world to create new value and provide solutions in various fields such as security, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, energy and resources.
Featured products / servicesSynspective's "StriX" satellite is a unique small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite based on technology that originated in the Japanese government's "ImPACT" program. StriX operates at an orbital altitude of 500 km or higher and uses a sun-synchronous orbit for daily revisits. SAR satellites use microwaves to survey the Earth’s surface. Much of the Earth’s surface is covered by clouds or is dark at night when it does not receive sunlight. However, microwaves can penetrate clouds, and because the satellite measures the reflection of radio waves emitted by itself, it can be used to respond to security issues and disasters during daytime, nighttime, or bad weather conditions.
Small SAR Satellite: StriX Series
Our strengthsOne-stop service: We provide a full range of services from satellite development to data analysis and solutions.
Unique small SAR satellite constellation: Our in-house developed small SAR satellites enable high-frequency and wide-area observations and provide high-quality data.
Advanced data analysis technology: Extracts highly accurate information from SAR satellite data using proprietary algorithms and AI technology.
Diversified solutions: We provide solutions that address issues in various fields such as infrastructure monitoring, disaster response, and resource exploration.
Global business expansion: By working with partners in Japan and overseas, we contribute to solving issues around the world.
AeroSense, Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe would like to sell our domestically produced eVTOLs to central and local government agencies in various countries and to companies operating on a wide range of sites such as infrastructure and plantations. We want to collaborate with overseas companies that can offer support to end users.
Featured products / servicesWe launched the "Aerobo Wing" in 2020 as the first domestically produced fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone. Capable of high-speed flights of up to 50 km and a maximum speed of 100 km/h, the Aerobo Wing is used in places where long-distance and wide-area flights are necessary, such as inspections in mountainous areas, patrols of ocean areas, and survey flights along rivers, and is registered under the Japanese New Technology Information System (NETIS).
eVTOL with certificate of conformity
Our strengthsThe vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing (VTOL) drone (Aerobo Wing) developed by our company is the first domestically produced VTOL to be successfully commercialized in Japan. The construction and civil engineering industries, infrastructure-related bodies, and local governments are facing an urgent need to improve the efficiency of surveying and inspection work due to a shortage of manpower. Our products are actively used in mountainous areas, rivers, and other places that are dangerous for people to enter, thereby addressing the labor shortage and helping to ensure safety.
Niko Manufactory Co Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesOur focus is on quality assurance and welding, including TIG welding, EB welding, and fiber laser welding. We also offer consultancy services for industrial processing, related to cost reduction and product manufacturing.
Featured products / servicesPrecision sheet metal, machining, special welding, press working, assembly processing (aluminum, titanium, Hastelloy, stainless steel)
Surface-to-air missile parts
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Our strengthsWe focus on quality assurance and welding, including TIG welding, EB welding, and fiber laser welding. We also have expertise in cost reduction and product manufacturing.We have a great working relationship with companies in the UK and Sweden. Last year we visited Manchester and Cambridge and exchanged a lot of information with MSM Aerospace Fabricators and TWI Ltd. This year we will be going to Sweden to visit Quaints and ABB.
Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesOur specialty products (motors, angle sensors, LVDTs, electric actuators) have already received widespread praise from many overseas customers in the automotive industry, factory automation industry, and civil aircraft industry. Recently, we have started supplying our products to the defense industry overseas, and we are working on numerous projects that utilize our product development capabilities to match the needs of our customers.
Featured products / services・Manufacturing and sales of motors, angle sensors (resolvers, magnetic encoders, optical encoders), LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers), gyro sensors, electric actuators, spatial stabilizers (camera stabilizers), and various control devices.
・MRO service business for defense and aerospace organizations
Motor
Our strengthsWe believe that we can further strengthen our competitiveness and win the trust of our customers by working in unison with our development, production, and sales forces, which are the basic components of any company's competitiveness. We provide high quality products that match the needs of our customers by fully utilizing the technological development capabilities we have accumulated over nearly 90 years.
ispace, inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe offer payload and partnership services to the Moon. Consultation on payloads is available on an individual basis depending on the interface. We also assist our clients with marketing by placing their company logos on our ispace landers and rovers. We hope to collaborate further with our customers on the technical and business aspects of our missions.
Featured products / servicesPayload services and partnership services to the Moon: We expect to acquire a large amount of data from our transported payloads. Access to the database accumulated through high frequency missions will be provided to our customers in the future.
Payload
Our strengthsFrontrunner in the Moon market:
・The valuable legacy of Mission 1
・Adjusting our course over successive lunar missions - the key to establishing business sustainability
・Solid global demand supported by a diversified customer base
・Strategies to create and capture increased future demand
Fairy Devices Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesJoint Development:
Overseas companies can utilize the THINKLET App Developer and AI platform to create custom DX solutions as their own company’s product. In addition, customized THINKLETs can be provided on an OEM basis for specific use cases.
Establish a joint venture company:
By implementing the solution above as a joint venture, we can establish a new business quickly and share the upside.
Sales of components and equipment
The THINKLET App Developer is a programmable wearable device that allows users to develop and use their own applications according to their requirements and region. THINKLET is already used in 18 countries and regions around the world for a variety of purposes.
Our LINKLET service allows overseas companies to deliver instantaneous support to a diverse range of Japanese worksites remotely by connecting information around the globe.
Our stand-alone PC voice translator covers the world's major languages (custom expandable from 3 to 21 languages), instantly creating a secure multilingual environment in multiple countries.
Featured products / servicesTHINKLET App Developer: A neck-mounted wearable device with onboard LTE/Wi-Fi. It contains a wide-angle camera that captures the wearer's field of vision and transmits this information to a remote location in real time. In addition, the device’s five inbuilt microphones and edge AI enable clear sound collection even in noisy environments. With the App Developer, users can utilize these features to develop a variety of applications.
Neck-mounted wearable device “THINKLET”
Our strengthsThere is no other system in the world that collects video, audio, and motion data from harsh, noisy industrial sites as high-quality data that can be used to train AI. We develop and operate all layers of hardware, edge AI, cloud, and applications in-house, and already have a portfolio of more than 150 IP assets based on our knowledge of actual operations in such industrial settings.
TANIDA Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe support semiconductor equipment manufacturers and the aerospace industry by supplying high-quality castings.If you are having trouble with aluminum and magnesium alloy casting, such as finding good suppliers or issues with quality, or if you need to order inspections or new products, please contact us for a quotation.
Featured products / servicesPrecision casting, machining, inspections including non-destructive testing, overseas exports and contracted inspections of aluminum and magnesium alloys for transportation equipment engine parts, semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts, robot parts, etc.
Precision casting made using multiple machine processing methods
Our strengthsIn addition to the use of state-of-the-art 3D casting printers and unique casting technology, we also have several large processing facilities, allowing us to meet all kinds of domestic and international needs. We offer solutions for various issues such as cost reduction, weight reduction, and miniaturization as well as delivery time reduction.
Diarkis Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe provide platform technology for real-time communication and are looking to collaborate with existing application layer and hardware providers. Currently, we mainly provide technology for the gaming industry, but in the future, we aim to act as a bridge to help solve problems in other industries. We are currently looking at use cases such as swarm control employing real-time terminal-to-terminal communication between small drones to achieve high-level coordination and trial construction of a real-world-like environment in a digital space by simultaneously connecting a large number of users in a simulated environment.
Featured products / servicesDiarkis middleware for ultra-high-speed communication between multiple IoT terminals. This middleware comes with SDKs for both the server and client side (server side: Go; client side: C++ and C#). Plugins for Unreal Engine and SDK for Unity Engine are also available for the client side.
Online gaming
Our strengthsOur strength lies in the Diarkis server cluster, which we developed based on our unique parallel server distribution technology. In this cluster, no server can be a single point of failure and all servers know each other's status to achieve a high degree of redundancy. Furthermore, we utilize Kubernetes to enable automatic scaling of the servers, even during real-time communication, to optimize server costs.
Ookuma Diamond Device Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe develop and manufacture the world's first environmentally resistant amplifier circuits using diamond semiconductors. Diamond semiconductors are attracting attention as the “ultimate semiconductor” to replace silicon, SiC and GaN because of their excellent resistance to high temperature and high radiation environments and their potential as high-power, high-frequency devices. We have completing building the world's first diamond semiconductor prototype and are confirming its long-term operation capacity in high-temperature environments. The world's first diamond semiconductor plant is scheduled to go into operation in 2026.
Featured products / services＜Decommissioning support / radiation resistant device＞
Radiation measurement and neutron detection in extreme environments such as nuclear power plants and space.
Applications: Severe accident measurement / pre-amplifiers / multiplexers / transmitters, etc.
Differential amplification unit amplifier
Our strengthsDiamond semiconductors are expected to find applications in harsh environments that are difficult for existing semiconductors, such as nuclear power plants and space, due to their ability to operate at high temperatures and under high radiation. They are also said to be indispensable for the realization of next-generation high-speed communications, which are essential for automated driving, telemedicine, etc., due to their overwhelming theoretical performance in terms of output and frequency characteristics. Through the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant decommissioning project, we are the only company in the world that possesses complete knowledge of the diamond semiconductor manufacturing process and has succeeded in manufacturing practical prototypes. The world's first diamond semiconductor plant is scheduled to start operations in FY2026.
Letara Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesOur company primarily develops, manufactures and sells propulsion equipment for spacecraft (launch vehicles, satellites, etc.). As a supplier of components for spacecraft, we are looking for partners who can help us exchange information with overseas customers and sell our products abroad. As the technology is also suitable for defence applications, we also want to exchange information with foreign defence ministers and companies associated with the defence industry.
Featured products / servicesOur product is a propulsion unit for small satellites based on technology developed in a joint research project with Hokkaido University. We are preparing this unit for sale in 2026. We plan to extend the available sizes from a palm-sized nano-satellite to a large spaceship size that can accommodate a person. The propulsion unit, which incorporates innovative patented technology developed through years of research by Hokkaido University and Letara Co., Ltd., will be offered as a package together with its fuel.
Example of model in development
Our strengthsHybrid propulsion is a form of chemical propulsion that uses the combustion of solid fuels and liquid (or gaseous) oxidants. As solid fuels such as plastics are non-toxic, non-flammable and non-explosive, hybrid propulsion is currently considered the safest and most powerful form of chemical propulsion. Letara Co., Ltd. is also engaged in research and development with the aim of becoming the driving force behind a logistics network that covers the entire solar system.
AdvanSentinel Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe have the world's most sensitive and efficient extraction and concentration technologies for trace amounts of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) in the environment, and we also sell kits. These products utilize our technology to allow for the early detection of looming threats such as bioterrorism and pandemics. We anticipate that our local partners will provide the actual analysis services. We would like to provide devices and services that can be finalized locally, including data analysis, and would like to exchange information with overseas partners that are interested in collaborating with us.
Featured products / servicesEnvironmental Water Concentration Kit (QuickConc)
A new filtration (DNA concentration) kit for environmental DNA analysis that streamlines environmental water filtration operations and improves nucleic acid yields. This method concentrates large volumes of water in less than 3 minutes without the need for special equipment or a power source. For public health purposes, water around campsites can be surveyed and used in conjunction with nucleic acid detection reagents such as the COPMAN method to confirm safety. In the event of bioterrorism, this kit can also be used to quickly identify contaminated water sources.
Environmental water concentration kit（QuickConc）
Our strengthsWe possess highly sensitive and efficient extraction and concentration technologies for trace amounts of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) in the environment. Our main achievements: analyzing more than half of the treatment plants under a demonstration project for sewage surveillance led by the Cabinet Secretariat in FY2022; conducting sewage surveillance at the athletes' village for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of the event’s infection control measures.Major awards: the 5th Open Innovation Awards, Selection Committee's Special Prize (2023); the 6th Japan Medical Research and Development Awards, Minister of State for Health and Medical Care Strategies Award (2023).
Infostellar
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe provide ground station services to satellite operators. We are looking for a sales partner to localize and market our global ground station services in their region.
Featured products / servicesInfostellar is continuously expanding our global network by adding ground stations in key locations around the world. StellarStation, a platform we developed and operate, makes this work easy and efficient, allowing satellite operators to access new locations with hardly any need for integration. We also provide S-band uplink and S, X, and Ka-band downlink services to receive critical Earth observation/remote sensing data from satellites in orbit, and we are currently planning to further expand our Ka-band services.
Overview of StellarStation functions
Our strengthsStellarStation is our company’s strength: StellarStation is a cloud-based ground station platform that provides easy access to our worldwide ground station network. Whether you need a global communications network of high-performance satellites, a constellation of Earth observation satellites, or experiments with CubeSat, we can provide you with a variety of services to meet your needs. View data from anywhere in the world cost-effectively. Communicate with satellites in orbit for frequent and efficient command and control.
ArkEdge Space Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWith a proven track record in the development of satellites for communications and VDES, radio observation, remote sensing, lunar infrastructure, and deep space exploration, we aim to provide satellite-based cross-disciplinary solutions as a comprehensive integrator of small satellite systems. In recent years, we have been focused on satellite VDES demonstrations and providing positioning services using small low earth orbit satellites. We are interested in doing business and collaborating with various manufacturers and other businesses, including domestic and international user-focused industries, to create new value utilizing space in society.
Featured products / servicesWe provide comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of small satellite constellations
ArkEdge Space 6U Satellite
Our strengthsBased on the technology of the Nakasuka-Funase-Igozato Laboratory of the University of Tokyo, which possesses the world's most advanced technology in the field of small satellites, and by applying knowledge and technology cultivated through participation in challenging missions such as deep space exploration, we can plan and propose optimal satellite constellations in various mission areas ranging from observation to communication and positioning. In addition, we have established a supply chain that can produce dozens of satellites per year by utilizing digital technology to control a series of processes from parts procurement to satellite assembly, reliability testing, and evaluation.
Innophys Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe plan to further increase our presence in the European market, while searching for sales partners and collaboration partners.
Featured products / servicesMuscle Suit Soft-Power：No electricity required. This is a supporter-type muscle suit that can be used in various work situations, both indoors and outdoors. The suit reduces lower back strain by 35%, making it effective for lifting and carrying in manufacturing and logistics warehouses, maintaining a comfortable posture at nursing care facilities, leaning forward in agricultural work, and other work that strains the lower back.
Product Features
・No electricity required: suitable for a variety of work situations, both indoors and outdoors.
・Firm support: reduces lower back strain by 35%.
・Lightweight and comfortable: ideal for narrow workspaces, summer work, and work that requires a lot of movement.
(L)Muscle Suit Every(C)Muscle Suit Soft-Power(R)Muscle Suit Soft-Light
Our strengthsRather than beginning with outstanding technology and developing products based on that technology, we first identify social problems and needs, then develop products by combining the technologies required to solve them. Based on our corporate philosophy of achieving independent lifestyles for everyone as long as they live, we create products that make people’s lives easier.
ABEJA, Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe handle DX in mission-critical areas from design to operation for Japanese enterprises. As such, we believe we can assist in the entry of foreign products into the Japanese domestic market. We are also considering establishing joint ventures in the UK or Japan where necessary. In addition, we have been selected for the GENIAC project, launched by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) with the aim of improving basic model development capabilities in Japan and promoting innovation at companies building basic models. We are developing our own large language model (LLM) as part of this project. Asides from LLM, we are also building various other models and are looking for companies with which we can collaborate on joint development and technical tie-ups based on our technological capabilities.
Featured products / servicesABEJA Platform: A software collection featuring forecasting models, large language models, a robust security environment, and other functions necessary to implement DX, offering a range of processes from data generation and data collection to data processing, data analysis, and AI modeling, and ensuring continuous and stable operation. By storing their essential data on the ABEJA Platform, clients can manage computing resources and process data securely, and by combining such data with AI models prepared in the BaaS layer, clients can easily construct AI systems such as attribute estimation and anomaly detection. By adopting this digital version of EMS, clients can utilize the necessary functions on the ABEJA Platform and deploy them in their business, allowing for faster implementation than in-house development, use of the latest technology, and reduced cost.
ABEJA Platform
Our strengthsWe have taken on the challenge of utilizing AI in mission-critical areas for specific clients and have been successful in providing stable operations. The shutdown of these mission-critical operations would result in a serious losses for our clients. At the same time, since 100% accuracy is theoretically impossible for an AI, the application of AI in mission-critical operations is considered extremely difficult. To solve this issue, ABEJA has introduced the Human in the Loop (HITL) process, by which humans provide continuous feedback during the machine learning lifecycle.
Metal Technology Co. Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesWe provide integrated production services for metal parts using HIP, heat treatment, diffusion bonding, machining, brazing, welding, metal laminated molding, and other techniques. In recent years, we have been working toward creating a sustainable society by providing solutions based on our technological capabilities. We can also collaborate on NNS (near net shape) manufacturing, joint research, new material development, etc.
Featured products / servicesNNS with powder sintering has six advantages compared to casting/forging: (1) increased design freedom; (2) breakage risk and cost reduced by reducing the number of welding points; (3) desired characteristics can be achieved by combining multiple materials; (4) uniform microstructure; (5) reduced of risk of foreign material contamination; (6) allows the use of materials that cannot be used with other existing techniques.
Powder filling inside capsule
Our strengthsWe can receive commissions to carry out integrated production of large metal parts using NNS (Near Net Shape) manufacturing methods. We have the world's largest HIP furnace (Φ2,050xH4,200mm) and can design capsules for large parts.
AiTrax Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesMesh Wi-Fi has been highly evaluated for its performance by NTT, Japan's largest telecommunications carrier, and has been selected by the Japanese government for a project to provide low-cost broadband communication networks outdoors and over large areas in the industrial, construction, civil engineering, and agricultural sectors. We anticipate that Mesh Wi-Fi will be used in the defence and disaster prevention fields in Japan, and we are looking for partners who can conclude sales license and agency agreements in various countries in the future.
Featured products / servicesMesh Wi-Fi products
Cloud management system (development scheduled to be completed this quarter)
RH-2301 prototype
Our strengthsOur unique technological approach reduces CPU load and dramatically lowers the price of hardware in this field, which tends to be expensive. The core technology has been patented in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, and was verified by NTT's R&D organization between 2021 and 2022, proving superior to commercial products in over 90% of test items including usability.
Morpho, Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesMorpho, Inc. researches and develops image processing and image recognition software. We have our own proprietary products, which we sometimes license, but more typically we customize and license our products to meet the needs of our customers. We are looking for UK companies to collaborate with on development, technical cooperation, or the licensing of our products.
Featured products / services・SoftNeuro® is a deep learning inference engine. It performs high-speed processing for a variety of environments, including edge devices. It can be used for image recognition, speech recognition, text analysis, etc.
・MovieSolid® and PhotoSolid® are image stabilization technologies for video and still images. Both utilize SOFTGYRO, a world-class, high-performance, high-precision motion detection technology developed by Morpho.
・Morpho Deep Detector™: object recognition technology. This is a general-purpose API library for easy object detection tasks, incorporating the latest version of the SoftNeuro® AI inference engine for high-speed, low-power object detection.
Morpho, Inc. logo
Our strengths■A wealth of experience
We started as an R&D oriented company working on image processing software. We currently have 3.7 billion licenses. We now also provide image processing software and deep learning for in-vehicle camera AI. We have won various awards, including awards for edge AI.
■Technology Systems
We can customize our image processing and image recognition AI products to meet your requirements. We also have experience in embedded AI for smartphones and other edge devices. With group company offices in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Korea, and Finland, we have extensive experience working with overseas companies.
Inoue Iron Works Co., Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectivesAs a company specializing in gears, we are looking to build relationships and develop sales channels with companies that build reduction/increase gears for engines and devices for controlling the moving parts of aircraft. We are open to both defense and civil aviation, but we mostly anticipate doing business with companies with aircraft certification requiring high-precision gears for manufacturing.
Featured products / servicesWe are one of the few aircraft-certified gear manufacturers in the world to specialize in gear grinding. Our focus is on gear grinding and gear cutting. By carrying out gear grinding machining in a temperature-controlled room, we ensure a tooth shape error margin of 3 microns. In recent years, we have been focusing on gear grinding for situations in which vibrations and noise are particularly problematic. In addition, we also use our ground gears in the assembly of gear units, which are relied upon by major manufacturers.
Cylindrical ground gears, drilling after high-frequency quenching, milling, profile grinding, tooth grinding
Our strengthsWe use a Swiss Reishauer gear grinding machine for machining and measurement in a temperature-controlled room. We also control the temperature of the cutting oil and lubricating oil, and we can remove grinding wheel debris and workpiece debris from the cutting oil with a filter to ensure stable quality. There are very few gear grinding companies with JISQ9100, AS9100, and EN9100 (Aerospace and Defense) certification (only 2 or 3 companies in Japan).
NABLA Mobility Inc.
Business field
Business objectives with overseas companies
Details of business objectives・Purchase data, etc.: We expect to purchase data necessary for our software (e.g., weather data, etc.)
・Joint development: Collaboration with other software and platform providers offering software to the aviation industry
Featured products / servicesAnalytical solutions utilizing data from flight operations: To facilitate the PDCA cycle in flight operations, we aggregate flight plans, QAR data, ADS-B, etc., and provide customized analytical insights. The scope of analysis and the format in which it is provided will be determined in consultation with the client.
Analysis dashboard
Our strengthsNABLA Mobility’s strength lies in our capacity to handle data related to aircraft operations, namely flight history data, flight track data, and weather-related data, utilizing background knowledge, and to create technical solutions for analysis, prediction, and optimization. We provide many of our solutions as APIs, and we emphasize collaboration with industry stakeholders and the introduction of technology into existing systems.
MBDA UK Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe are interested in finding collaboration opportunities with Japanese industry in either research and development areas (e.g. new technologies) or future projects. It is desirable for any projects to have the support of the government and for prospective partners to be familiar with NATO standards.
Featured products / servicesMeteor is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) system designed to revolutionize air-to-air combat in the 21st century.
Meteor
Our strengthsMBDA offers its customers support right through to the end of life of our complex weapons. The company’s aim: offer the best and most cost-efficient solutions and services in support of our customers’ defence policies. We have more than 45 missile systems and countermeasure products in actual operations worldwide and more than 15 programs currently in development.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Limited
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesAtlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) provides innovative maritime systems for the Royal Navy and overseas navies, specifically for surface ships and submarines. We are keen to work with Japanese industry to establish technology transfer in support of future military programs in Japan.
Featured products / servicesMaritime systems for ships and submarines
Underwater warfare simulation
Our strengthsWith expertise in sonar, mine countermeasures, autonomous systems, anti-submarine measures, complex systems and integration, Atlas Elektronic UK (AEUK) provides innovation for underwater systems for the Royal Navy and overseas navies. We have invested in our own unique in-house testing and integration facilities to support our growing supply of submarine and ship systems to UK and global markets, including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine countermeasures. Our facility has waterside access to Portland Harbour, which provides AEUK and its partners with excellent facilities to test systems at sea.
Apollotek Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesApollotek, in conjunction with our Japanese representative, is interested in working with Japanese companies requiring both airborne and ground-based telemetry instrumentation products and systems, which are typically used for testing and evaluation purposes during the development stages of new aerospace platforms or the upgrading of existing platforms.
Featured products / servicesRuggedised and miniature telemetry instrumentation for aerospace related applications supported by a comprehensive range of groundstation signal recovery, data presentation and simulation instrumentation products and systems, including USB powered and PC based configurations.
A typical telemetry groundstation
Our strengthsVery pro-active application specific design capability together with a range of standard instrumentation and telemetry products and systems plus over 30 years of experience in the test and evaluation environment.
NMS UK
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe are looking for joint venture solutions such as payload or technology integration for our vehicle platforms that we could offer to the Japanese Ministry of Defence as a collaborative UK/Japan land platform solution. (Example : Short air defence system on a vehicle. In this case, the vehicle could be provided by NMS UK, the short defence system could be provided by local Japanese SME, and together we could collaborate for this project in Japan.)
Featured products / servicesEjder Yalcin 4x4 Medium Protected Vehicle up to 18ton (STANAG MRAP Vehicle)
NMS 4x4 is Medium Protected Vehicle is NATO Class
NMS-L 4x4 is Light Protected Vehicle NATO Class 8-12 ton
NMS-L 4X4
Our strengthsOur strength lies in our extensive family of employees. NMS UK values innovation in the defense sector while upholding corporate values and drawing from over 40 years of engineering experience. We understand the importance of blending the diverse experience and background of our team to achieve excellence.
Innovative Physics Ltd (IPL)
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesFor Innovative Physics Ltd. (IPL)'s RadiationMetriX range of radiation detection equipment, we are interested in finding distributors and selling parts to Japanese companies in industries such as security and defence. For IPL's consultancy and AI solutions, we a looking for co-development/technical collaboration, joint ventures, and exchange of information in areas we are keen to partner in.
Featured products / servicesIPL has a portfolio of radiation detection products under the brand name RadiationMetriX™ these products are currently offered to the Japanese market through several partners. The range includes personal radiation meters, contamination monitors and gamma image cameras. These products are used in the radiation protection industry along with civil nuclear, decontamination and decommissioning, which falls into the renewable energy sector.
RadiationMetriX radiation detection products including gamma cameras, dosimeters and contamination meters
Our strengthsIPL has technology and expertise which has developed over many years and is proven to be leading-edge. For example, IPL was chosen as a key supplier for vital technology needed to aid the decommissioning of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, and the company can continue to provide specialist solutions to complex situations. We plan to provide better products at lower prices than the competitors in the broad market.
IPL has been in the realm of artificial intelligence for a number of years with patents in this area. The core capabilities of our patented AI can be utilized and reconfigured for a number of industries such as medical, smart cities and agriculture. The systems are self-learning and data agnostic, meaning they are continuously improving whilst the input does not matter, as long as the parameters of the outcome are known.
Forsberg Services Ltd
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesForsberg is a business at the forefront of developing robust and resilient solutions for Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) as well as situational awareness software. We wish to develop new commercial and technological opportunities to bring innovative PNT solutions to our customers. We also seek to cooperate with Japanese companies to receive orders, for joint development and new product development, with the exception of establishing joint ventures.
Featured products / servicesModern warfare relies heavily on protected, available satellite technology for accurate positioning, timing, and communications. Therefore, we offer a variety of off-the-shelf GNSS and navigation products that can be user-configured or customized for your application. Key products include GNSS receivers, anti-jamming and spoofing technology, situational awareness software, GNSS interference location and detection systems, etc.
GNSS systems
Our strengthsForsberg is a vertically integrated company only focused upon PNT. We have the full range of engineering competence from mechanical through to firmware and cloud software development. Our customers are the world's largest and best known businesses looking to solve their PNT challenges. Additionally, we offer tailor-made manufacturing based on lean principles, maximizing productivity, adaptive lead times, controlled costs, and high product quality.
Helsing Limited
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesSince Helsing was founded in 2021, we have already secured a series of government contracts across all domains for rapid adoption of world leading AI Defence capability. Helsing would like to explore opportunities to collaborate on joint development and share information with Japanese companies operating in the defence sector across land, air and maritime domains with a particular interest in existing international agreements such as AUKUS.
Featured products / servicesMore information can be requested from Helsing with respect to our proprietary products and services.
Helsing logo
Our strengthsWe offer mission enhancement capabilities in the land, sea, and air domains. We focus on the most urgently needed capabilities across the battlefield, where AI has the greatest operational impact and can be implemented most rapidly through software-based solutions. In addition, we have a diverse team of software engineers, deep learning specialists, and customer-facing program managers to meet customer needs.
NSF Controls Ltd
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesNSF designs and manufactures a range of solenoids and switches used across multiple industries including defence. Our switches are now particularly sought after for military communications and control in naval vessels. Our Solenoids are used in drones, missiles and military vehicles. We are looking to offer our products to Japanese companies.
Featured products / servicesDesign of Solenoids and Switches: We have a vast standard range of products and we can create bespoke solutions for your specific application needs. Our integrated manufacturing facilities, procurement team, and engineering experts are all based at one site, ensuring an efficient process from design concept to end assembly.
Solenoids
Our strengthsAgile, responsive, high-quality manufacturing. From design concept to end production, we have more than 27 years of experience in electro-mechanical products. We are BSI Quality Management System ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited, and our products are high-quality, time-proven solutions for a variety of industries including defence, medical, industrial automation, security and automotive. In addition, we already export to some customers in Japan and the Far East.
BCB International
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesOur accumulated expertise can be used in product development. Our niche core product range consists of about 550 lines, of which about 50 are NATO approved. Many of them are BCB's own designs, guaranteeing uniqueness and IP protection. Collaboration with Japanese companies is possible through various partnership methods except for receiving orders. For example, joint development, new product development, and the establishment of joint ventures.
Featured products / servicesThe defence market is our core market. We have a very innovative product range that is trusted by our military customers. We have a long history of serving the UK military market, with the Ministry of Defence as a key customer. We also own intellectual property protection for six innovative products. We are the world leader in camouflage creams and the supplier for many NATO forces. Other products include the Mk8 Multispectral Camouflage (MSC) technology.
FireDragon Fuel
Our strengthsBCB is a well established design, manufacturer and supplier of innovative protective, medical and survival equipment to defence, outdoor and marine markets. Our facility has held an MHRA GMP license for over 30 years and has a proven track record of working with UK government departments and the armed forces to export around 40% of our products. The operational skills of our experienced employees, as well as our innovation and passion, ensure consistency, quality and safety.
Chelton Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesChelton manufactures military intercom systems for light and heavy armoured vehicles in the UK. We are certified by militaries and public authorities around the world on more than 120 core platforms, so you can do business with confidence. We have deployed more than 150,000 intercom systems worldwide and are looking for leading OEMs and partners in Japan. We are also considering establishing a joint venture for sales cooperation and selling products and services to companies in Japan.
Featured products / servicesMilitary Vehicle Intercom System (VIS): A very tough intercom system, with over 150,000 systems in operation and tested worldwide. It is the #1 choice for military vehicles.
Anti-Jam GPS System and Assured PNT Technology: With our anti-jam GPS systems and anti-jamming technology, there is no compromise. Our end-to-end Assured PNT solution is the answer to identifying and eliminating threats. It is indispensable for a complete and robust Assured PNT.
TacG2 Digital Vehicle Intercom
Our strengthsWe are a world leader in the design and manufacture of airborne communications and navigation antennas and subsystems. We have decades of experience working on avionic standard communications, navigation and electronic warfare equipment and we lead the industry in the design of tuned, low profile and conformal airborne antennas. We offer a complete design to supply solutions for innovative antenna systems covering a broad range of civil and military applications.
Gary Linton Services International Limited (GLSI)
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesGLSI are keen to develop relations with Japanese companies for joint ventures and to sell relevant Japanese products to our customers. We also deal with OEM and we are interested in negotiating with Japanese companies. Our field of expertise is policing, security and defence, etc. We are dedicated to providing effective, long-term, and sustainable solutions, and we would welcome discussions with companies in these areas of expertise.
Featured products / servicesThe GLSI modular village is relocatable and offers flexible accommodation. The units can be supplied with furnishings, including lavatory and washing facilities and connected to mains electricity or generators. The buildings are weatherproof, safe for year-round use and are fire retardant. The system is fire rated to European standards and compliant with all applicable Health and Safety Certification and relevant ISO standards.
Mobile laboratory sent to Albania to assist police with forensic samples.
Our strengthsWe specialize in security and defence equipment. We have the ability to design, implement and maintain complex, customized solutions. We have extensive background experience and can use our specialized operational knowledge to create innovative equipment solutions for global markets. In addition, our logistics expertise enables us to provide global, single-source solutions for equipment efficiently, cost-effectively and with excellent communication.
Ingenium Biometric Laboratories
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesTesting biometric technology allows for extensive and detailed evaluations of ID systems. We are open to exploring a variety of collaborations outside of procurement and work orders. We contribute to internal research and development with fresh, independent expert insight. We can evaluate against specific criteria and better understand how products are positioned in the marketplace. We can also help you differentiate your products from others and enhance your procurement applications.
Featured products / servicesTesting to help ensure that biometric solutions are accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose; ISO 27025 accreditation as an independent UK biometric testing laboratory for NPSA (National Protective Security Authority) and critical national infrastructure; Customized testing for global technology users and vendors; Testing against industry standards such as NPSA, FIDO, and MOSIP; Internal testing reviews, artefact creation and training data services for industry and governments.
Ingenium Biometric Laboratories
Our strengthsWe have an expert leadership team with decades of experience in government security and industry. We use our own exclusive in-house R&D capabilities to provide test data addressing presentation attacks, injection attacks, deepfakes, AI, and hostile AI. We build global partnerships with academic, industry, government, regulators and standards bodies and take a rigorous, research-based scientific approach in collaboration with global academic partners.
Communications Audit UK Ltd
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe are the current supplier to the UK MoD for several current land and maritime programmes, providing the communication electronic sensors for naval platforms and land platforms. We are looking to offer these designs and technology to the Japanese Navy and wish to partner with a Japanese company that has good and successful connections in this market. Or to offer our technology to prime contractors in Japan.
Featured products / servicesHigh-bandwidth RF monitoring and direction finding systems, from HF to SHF across land, maritime and air, from tactical to strategic. Designed for accuracy, combined with operator-centric interfaces and all backed by a track-record of reliability. Includes Spectra Light, a portable, lightweight, broadband VHF-UHF intercept system with the agility to be configured for specific operational requirements, and Spectra Maritime, built specifically with the marine environment in mind.
Our RF, DF and SRDF product range
Our strengthsWe are specialists in high-bandwidth RF monitoring and direction finding systems and sub-systems from HF to SHF across land, maritime and air, from tactical to strategic. Our high performance RF sensors are designed for accuracy combined with operator-centric interfaces and are backed by a track-record of reliability. We are ITAR-free, providing our users with complete freedom of action. Our experienced service team provides global support, maintaining and updating mission-critical systems.
LIA Aerospace Ltd.
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesOur company develops high thrust, non-toxic chemical propulsion systems at 20% the price and with a 6-month lead time. We are interested in collaborating with and selling to Japanese companies due to their vast experience and technical know-how. We already have an LOI signed with a Japanese satellite company and our experience has been very positive. We are looking mainly for satellite, spacecraft, launch vehicle and lunar lander companies but are open to work on other areas as well.
Featured products / servicesLIA's first propulsion system model is the BP100. This model is a green, non-toxic, non-cryogenic propulsion system that is simple in construction and cost-effective. It is designed for high delta-v missions for satellites, spacecraft and launch vehicles (as a kick stage). The system is attached to the vehicle without major modifications and can then be used in space to change orbital parameters or for collision avoidance. It has propellant capacity for 100kg.
BP100 propulsion system engineering model
Our strengthsLIA moves fast and offers reliable products at a very low price. Our rapid manufacturing and testing facilities for assembly, quality control, and hot firing allow us to reduce lead time to 6 months from the industry standard of 24 months. Our products are also specifically designed to perform long duration high performance burns for high Delta-V requirements in last-mile delivery. Models are also available with up to 200 kg more propellant capacity to accommodate larger payloads with increased capacity.
Raptor Photonics Ltd
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe are looking to offer our products to Japanese companies such as a range of COTS and custom high-performance cameras for a variety of surveillance, defence, systems and space applications.
Featured products / servicesRaptor Photonics Ltd designs and manufactures a range of COTS and custom high-performance cameras for a variety of surveillance, defence, systems and space applications. Applications include day and night vision (SWIR, CCD, CMOS & EMCCD); detection through smoke, fog, ice etc. (SWIR); laser line detection / tracking: 600nm up to 1700nm; range finding; vision enhancement; maritime / coastal surveillance; UAVs / CubeSats: earth observation, optical communications.
SWIR Camera Core
Our strengthsRaptor’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) camera-based systems for night vision, surveillance and target location systems. Our cameras are compact and designed to work in the harshest of environments, including electro-optic platforms from the sea-bed to space, as well as gimbals and turrets for air, sea and land-based applications. Our cameras are also flying on the payloads of current LEO CubeSat missions. We work with government organisations, primes and system integrators all over the world, including special forces, national defence forces, law enforcement and professional security teams who demand the highest quality and absolute reliability.
Vitavox (a division of Secomak Ltd.)
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesAs Vitavox continues to evolve, it remains a symbol of reliability, innovation, and steadfast commitment to its core values. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Vitavox continues to lead in auxiliary communication solutions, consistently delivering excellence to both the defence industry and emergency services. We wish to match with Japanese companies that are looking for our products. We are also looking for partners to co-develop products and establish joint ventures.
Featured products / servicesOur extensive range of loudspeakers, microphones and headsets used across all areas of the surface and sub-surface fleets. We also produce a bespoke Compact Submarine Loudspeaker mounted externally on the conning tower and within the dive chambers, and able to withstand all operational dive depth pressures, which is a world first and currently in service on all UK submarines.
Compact Talkback Submarine Loudspeaker
Our strengthsThe adaptability and capacity to develop bespoke requirements for our customers is a feature that our tier-1 prime partners find especially valuable. Our manufacturing standards and through-life support are recognised globally. We are an agile defence company, able to tailor existing products to the end user's requirements. Vitavox equipment is currently in service on the UK's ASTUTE SSN submarine fleet, and over 500 individual units including loudspeakers, main broadcast speakers, intercom speakers, microphones and headsets scheduled for inclusion in UK's future DREADNAUGHT SSBN Class submarine fleet.
Zelim Ltd
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesZelim develops and manufactures products that support detection and recovery at sea. We want to reach out to the following Japanese markets for which our products suit - Commercial Marine, Oil and Gas (offshore rigs), Defence (Air and Sea), Coast Guard (SAR). In order to achieve this, we require a distributor with the right connections into these markets.
Featured products / servicesZOE delivers real time intelligent person in water (PIW) and object detection, alerting and tracking to enhance both search and sea surface monitoring operations. Developed in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, ZOE improves the probability of detection, with an objectively measured detection performance of 96.8% accuracy for people in water from 337 metres. When optical zoom is applied the distance increases.
GUARDIAN is a remotely operated next generation fast rescue craft capable of unmanned recovery of both conscious and unconscious casualties.
ZOE - capturing an MOB from US Coast guard rescue footage
Our strengthsZelim builds all our software inhouse and collaborates with the USCG and our customers to gather and label all our own data, over 5.5 million images, ensuring a 96% plus probability of detection and classification even in a sea state 4. We have an ecosystem of products to support FIND, RECOVER, PROTECT.
ZOE: AI detection and situational awareness.
SWIFT: Recovery of people and assets at sea.
GUARDIAN: A manned, remote or autonomous vessel that can use all of the above products to deliver the effect.
Modux Limited
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesModux delivers specialist consulting, software development and research services to an exceptional standard throughout UK industry. We are interested in collaborating with Japanese companies to provide research and technical consultancy services. Modux has a strong history of working with defence companies in the UK and believes the expertise from this work would be highly beneficial if utilised in the Japanese defence sector.
Featured products / servicesCyber Security Consultancy: Built on a strong history of delivering NCSC (CESG) services, our penetration testing team are experts in assessing products and services for security weaknesses. We pride ourselves in writing business friendly reports with clear advice on how to mitigate problems. Our services include web application penetration testing, infrastructure penetration testing, and real world scenario simulations.
IT health check by our expert team
Our strengthsModux has three main service offerings: cyber security consultancy, software development and bespoke research & development. Knowledge transfer between these services allows us to provide tailor made and bespoke services which are reliable, secure and robust. Since the company was founded in 2008, we have expanded and now employ select elite technical experts. Our team has worked on key security projects across global enterprises and critical national infrastructure.
Scrumptious Consultancy Limited
Business field
Business objectives with Japanese companies
Details of business objectivesWe deliver fire and security consultancy services using highly qualified industry professionals with practical and real-life experience. We establish and match market opportunities by working closely to understand customer needs and risks. We present organisations with innovative options and we prepare people with technical skills, policies and solutions. We wish to cooperate with Japanese companies in the joint development of services.
Featured products / servicesWe evaluate and develop first responder strategy through training, exercising and inspection. We also provide capability reviews and re-designs of fire and security services. We offer a personalised service to all of our clients, which allows us to support your business in a way that suits you. Our mission is to make a lasting impact, enhancing protection and peace of mind through excellence in fire and security solutions.
Integrity, Teamwork and Impact
Our strengthsWe have high levels of experience and expertise in fire, rescue and security, operating at the highest levels of integrity and always doing the right thing even when no one is looking. We team with good people and we always seek to advance the safety and security of people and communities. We have experience working with governments around the world to demonstrate improvements in risk management and response capability.
To strengthen industrial cooperation in the field of defence and security in accordance with the Hiroshima Accord agreed by the leaders of the UK and Japan in May 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the UK Department of Business and Trade (DBT), and SME SUPPORT JAPAN (SMRJ) have established this online matching platform for the UK-Japan defense industry.
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