Outline

As the leading company of the Japan's aerospace industry, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been engaged in the development and production of a wide variety of aerospace products and thus contributed to the advancement of Japan, a technology-oriented nation, through its cutting-edge technologies.

In the defense sector, MHI has consistently produced jet fighters for Japan Air Self-Defense Force and anti-submarine helicopters for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, as well as various other products, such as aero-engines, missiles and torpedoes. The company also plays an important role in the Ballistic Missile Defense System program. In addition, MHI is preparing itself to respond to the needs of the joint operation capabilities.

In the civil aircraft sector, MHI takes charge of the development and manufacture of major airframe components, including fuselage panels for Boeing 777 and composite-material wing boxes for the 787. MHI launched MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) indigenous development programme at 28th March 2008.

In the space systems sector, MHI is the producer of the H-IIA launch vehicle, Japan's main rocket, and is now preparing for the commencement of its launch services. The company is also involved in the development and manutacturing of Japanese Experimental Module 'Kibo' of ISS (international space station).

MHI will continue to take lead role in the Japan's aerospace industry.