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EconomicJapan·Unpinned18 Oct 2026

Mitsubishi Heavy to revive shipbuilding line for Japan resupply vessel

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced plans to restart a dormant shipbuilding line in western Japan during fiscal 2027. This decision was triggered by rising defense spending and a subsequent increase in demand for naval vessels. The revived facility will be utilized to construct a new replenishment vessel for the Japanese Defense Ministry.

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