Seminar on "Challenges and Directions for Strengthening the Defense Industry" to be Held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Featuring Hideki Tsuchimoto, Special Advisor to the Security Business Innovation Association (SBIJ) and Former Director-General of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency!
Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on May 20, 2026, featuring Hideki Tsuchimoto (former Director-General of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency) on the challenges and directions for strengthening the defense industry. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the current state, challenges, and future directions of the defense industry.
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**Challenges and Directions for Strengthening the Defense Industry**
~ Past, Present, and Future of Various Policies for Industry Strengthening ~
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Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute
In collaboration with the Hara General Research Institute for Intelligent Communication Systems Foundation (Osaka City, Representative Director Kento Hara),
we are disseminating cutting-edge ICT information through commissioned work.
[Seminar Details]
https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26221
[Speaker]
General Incorporated Association Security Business Innovation Association (SBIJ)
Special Advisor
Former Director-General of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, Hideki Tsuchimoto
[Date and Time]
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
[How to Attend]
■ On-site Attendance
Kioicho Forum
1F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
■ Live Streaming (Zoom Webinar)
■ Archived Streaming (Available for 2 weeks, viewable anytime at your convenience)
[Key Lecture Contents]
First, we will explain the challenges surrounding the defense industry, such as low profit margins prior to the formulation of the three security documents in December 2022. Then, we will explain the various policies concerning the defense industry incorporated into the security documents formulated in December 2022, and the outline of the "Defense Production Base Reinforcement Act" enacted in June of the same year, to help participants understand what improvements have been made.
On the other hand, lessons learned from the Ukrainian war, which has lasted for over four years, highlight the urgent need to establish readiness for sustained operations, such as ammunition reserves. We will discuss the remaining challenges and directions for solutions to be included in the new three security documents, which are to be formulated a year ahead of schedule in December of this year, as well as issues related to defense equipment transfer.
1. Current State of the Defense Industry at the Time of Formulation of the Three Security Documents
2. Challenges Surrounding the Defense Industry at the Time of Security Document Formulation in December 2022
3. Initiatives for Problem Solving Part 1: Review of Profit Margin Calculation Methods
4. Initiatives for Problem Solving Part 2: Enactment of the Defense Production Base Reinforcement Act
5. Challenges and Directions for Solutions to be Included in the New Three Security Documents
6. Challenges Regarding Defense Equipment Transfer
7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange
[Secretariat]
Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute
Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building 4F, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
TEL: 03-5532-8850
FAX: 03-5532-8851
URL: https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26221
**Challenges and Directions for Strengthening the Defense Industry**
~ Past, Present, and Future of Various Policies for Industry Strengthening ~
───────────────────────────────
Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute
In collaboration with the Hara General Research Institute for Intelligent Communication Systems Foundation (Osaka City, Representative Director Kento Hara),
we are disseminating cutting-edge ICT information through commissioned work.
[Seminar Details]
https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26221
[Speaker]
General Incorporated Association Security Business Innovation Association (SBIJ)
Special Advisor
Former Director-General of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, Hideki Tsuchimoto
[Date and Time]
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
[How to Attend]
■ On-site Attendance
Kioicho Forum
1F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
■ Live Streaming (Zoom Webinar)
■ Archived Streaming (Available for 2 weeks, viewable anytime at your convenience)
[Key Lecture Contents]
First, we will explain the challenges surrounding the defense industry, such as low profit margins prior to the formulation of the three security documents in December 2022. Then, we will explain the various policies concerning the defense industry incorporated into the security documents formulated in December 2022, and the outline of the "Defense Production Base Reinforcement Act" enacted in June of the same year, to help participants understand what improvements have been made.
On the other hand, lessons learned from the Ukrainian war, which has lasted for over four years, highlight the urgent need to establish readiness for sustained operations, such as ammunition reserves. We will discuss the remaining challenges and directions for solutions to be included in the new three security documents, which are to be formulated a year ahead of schedule in December of this year, as well as issues related to defense equipment transfer.
1. Current State of the Defense Industry at the Time of Formulation of the Three Security Documents
2. Challenges Surrounding the Defense Industry at the Time of Security Document Formulation in December 2022
3. Initiatives for Problem Solving Part 1: Review of Profit Margin Calculation Methods
4. Initiatives for Problem Solving Part 2: Enactment of the Defense Production Base Reinforcement Act
5. Challenges and Directions for Solutions to be Included in the New Three Security Documents
6. Challenges Regarding Defense Equipment Transfer
7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange
[Secretariat]
Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute
Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building 4F, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
TEL: 03-5532-8850
FAX: 03-5532-8851
URL: https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26221
FAQ
What is the purpose of this seminar?
The purpose is to analyze the challenges faced by the defense industry and discuss directions and policies for future strengthening by experts.
What specific themes will be covered in the seminar?
Key topics include the current state of the defense industry, the three security documents, the Defense Production Strengthening Act, preparation for long-term warfare, and challenges in defense equipment transfer.
What are the options for attending the seminar?
There are three options: in-person attendance, live streaming via Zoom, and on-demand viewing of the archived recording for two weeks (unlimited views).