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Sceye and SoftBank agree to manufacture, launch and operate a HAPS fleet over Japan

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Sceye will manufacture, launch and operate a fleet of its high-altitude platform systems for SoftBank under a newly signed agreement. The plan moves the companies’ work from demonstrations toward deploying a fleet over Japan, though the announcement provides no schedule, fleet size or financial terms.

Discovered 2026-11-03T06:05:36.506295-08:00 | 2026-11-03T06:05:36.506295-08:00

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  • The agreement outlines a path from testing to fleet operations for Sceye’s high-altitude platforms over Japan, with Sceye responsible for manufacturing, launch and operations; the companies have not disclosed fleet size or timing.
  • The deal builds on the companies’ prior demonstration of broadband connectivity, edge computing and laser tracking during a flight between New Mexico and Japan.

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