Space Data Participates in the First 'Japan-EU Defense Industry Dialogue'
Space Data Inc. participated in the first Japan-EU Defense Industry Dialogue in Brussels on April 17, 2026, showcasing their dual-use digital twin technology alongside major defense contractors.
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Space Data Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Katsuya Sato; hereinafter 'Space Data') announces its participation in the first private-sector-led 'Japan-EU Defense Industry Dialogue' between Japan and the European Union (EU), held at the EU Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 17, 2026. Atsushi Takada, Executive Officer of Space Data, attended the event and engaged in dialogue with European defense-related companies and research institutions.
Overview of the Dialogue
This dialogue is a newly established framework based on the 'Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership' signed between Japan and the EU in November 2024. It was created with the objective of further advancing cooperation in the defense industry sector, recognizing that strengthening the defense industrial base is a shared priority for both Japan and the EU.
Many defense-related companies from both the Japanese and EU sides participated. The secretariat was managed by Japanese and European aerospace and defense industry associations, and a joint statement was issued aiming to expand defense industry cooperation and build resilience in the defense equipment supply chain.
Positioning of the Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership
The 'Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership' advances the relationship between the two parties from a traditionally economic and trade-centric one to a comprehensive cooperative relationship that includes the security and defense sectors, based on the mutual recognition that Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security are indivisible.
Cooperation across a wide range of areas, including maritime security, space, cyberspace, and responses to hybrid threats, is explicitly stated. The establishment of this dialogue is positioned as one of the concrete measures based on this framework.
Reason for Space Data's Participation
While major heavy machinery and electronics manufacturers were listed among the participating companies from Japan in this dialogue, only a very select few advanced technology startups possessing dual-use (civil and military) capabilities were chosen.
Space Data is a deep-tech startup that independently develops digital twin technology that precisely recreates Earth and space environments using satellite data and AI, along with a simulation platform for rapidly processing wide-area data. In addition to applications in civil sectors such as urban development, disaster prevention, and space development, the company is advancing its application in the security domain.
Event Details
Name: Japan-EU Defense Industry Dialogue (Defence Industry Forum / Matchmaking)
Date: April 17, 2026
Venue: Brussels, Belgium (EU Headquarters)
Organizers: Japanese and European Aerospace and Defense Industry Associations (Secretariat)
About Space Data Inc.
Space Data Inc. is a technology startup that creates new industries and social infrastructure by fusing space and digital technologies, driven by the vision of 'a society where anyone can utilize space.'
Leveraging digital twin technology that precisely recreates Earth and space environments, the company aims to build digital platforms that support the future, from space and urban development to disaster prevention and national security. Furthermore, through the development of operational platforms for space robots and space stations, they are working toward the realization of a space-based society.
For the latest initiatives and announcements, please visit the 'NEWS' section on Space Data's official website.
Details can be found at https://spacedata.jp/news
Company Name: Space Data Inc.
Representative: Katsuya Sato
Location: 15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 1.513 billion JPY
Business Activities: Investment and research related to space development
Website: https://spacedata.jp
NEWS: https://spacedata.jp/news
X: https://x.com/spacedatainc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacedatajp/
Careers: https://www.wantedly.com/companies/spacedata/projects
Inquiries regarding this matter
Please contact us via the inquiry form below.
https://spacedata.jp/contact
Overview of the Dialogue
This dialogue is a newly established framework based on the 'Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership' signed between Japan and the EU in November 2024. It was created with the objective of further advancing cooperation in the defense industry sector, recognizing that strengthening the defense industrial base is a shared priority for both Japan and the EU.
Many defense-related companies from both the Japanese and EU sides participated. The secretariat was managed by Japanese and European aerospace and defense industry associations, and a joint statement was issued aiming to expand defense industry cooperation and build resilience in the defense equipment supply chain.
Positioning of the Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership
The 'Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership' advances the relationship between the two parties from a traditionally economic and trade-centric one to a comprehensive cooperative relationship that includes the security and defense sectors, based on the mutual recognition that Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security are indivisible.
Cooperation across a wide range of areas, including maritime security, space, cyberspace, and responses to hybrid threats, is explicitly stated. The establishment of this dialogue is positioned as one of the concrete measures based on this framework.
Reason for Space Data's Participation
While major heavy machinery and electronics manufacturers were listed among the participating companies from Japan in this dialogue, only a very select few advanced technology startups possessing dual-use (civil and military) capabilities were chosen.
Space Data is a deep-tech startup that independently develops digital twin technology that precisely recreates Earth and space environments using satellite data and AI, along with a simulation platform for rapidly processing wide-area data. In addition to applications in civil sectors such as urban development, disaster prevention, and space development, the company is advancing its application in the security domain.
Event Details
Name: Japan-EU Defense Industry Dialogue (Defence Industry Forum / Matchmaking)
Date: April 17, 2026
Venue: Brussels, Belgium (EU Headquarters)
Organizers: Japanese and European Aerospace and Defense Industry Associations (Secretariat)
About Space Data Inc.
Space Data Inc. is a technology startup that creates new industries and social infrastructure by fusing space and digital technologies, driven by the vision of 'a society where anyone can utilize space.'
Leveraging digital twin technology that precisely recreates Earth and space environments, the company aims to build digital platforms that support the future, from space and urban development to disaster prevention and national security. Furthermore, through the development of operational platforms for space robots and space stations, they are working toward the realization of a space-based society.
For the latest initiatives and announcements, please visit the 'NEWS' section on Space Data's official website.
Details can be found at https://spacedata.jp/news
Company Name: Space Data Inc.
Representative: Katsuya Sato
Location: 15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 1.513 billion JPY
Business Activities: Investment and research related to space development
Website: https://spacedata.jp
NEWS: https://spacedata.jp/news
X: https://x.com/spacedatainc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacedatajp/
Careers: https://www.wantedly.com/companies/spacedata/projects
Inquiries regarding this matter
Please contact us via the inquiry form below.
https://spacedata.jp/contact