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Fujitsu and General Atomics to explore MQ-9B MRO ahead of Japan’s 2027 operations

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Fujitsu and General Atomics will examine maintenance, repair and overhaul opportunities for uncrewed aircraft as Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force prepares to begin operating the MQ-9B in 2027. The initiative could establish local sustainment capabilities for the platform before its entry into Japanese service.

Discovered 2026-08-26T22:50:10.921157-07:00 | 2026-08-26T22:50:10.921157-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is scheduled to begin operating the MQ-9B in 2027, creating a defined timeline for support and sustainment readiness.
  • Fujitsu’s involvement with General Atomics points to an effort to explore MRO capabilities for uncrewed aircraft in Japan, with potential implications for local maintenance infrastructure and lifecycle support.

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