Tokyo: The high-level dialogue, held at the European Union headquarters in Brussels, brought together key stakeholders from both sides, signalling a shift towards deeper collaboration in defence and economic security.
According to Jiji Press, the discussions centred on building resilient defence equipment supply chains and fostering closer ties between Japanese and European industries. The move comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and an increasingly volatile global security environment are prompting nations to reassess their strategic dependencies.
More than 30 Japanese companies and organisations participated in the dialogue, including major players such as Subaru, Hitachi, and NEC. They were joined by 20 European firms, including Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., and Saab AB.
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The dialogue also saw participation from startups specialising in dual-use technologies, innovations that have both civilian and military applications, highlighting growing interest in cross-sector collaboration and emerging defence solutions.
Andrius Kubilius described Japan as a “true like-minded partner” for the European Union, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation not only in defence but also in broader economic security.
