Japan UAS and C-UAS Defense Industry Day Conference
March 2 | 7:00 am – March 3 | 7:00 pm
The U.S. Department of Commerce is proud to present the the Japan UAS and C-UAS Defense Industry Program 2026 in Tokyo, Japan from March 2-3, 2026. This program is curated for U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and counter-UAS manufacturers exporting their products for defense use.
Industry Day Goals:
- Provide U.S. UAS and C-UAS companies the opportunity to explore Japan’s market potential for their products.
- Strengthen connections between U.S. companies and Japanese aerospace and defense companies by leveraging U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s connections to respective local defense industries and Japanese authorities responsible for procurement.
- Leverage U.S. interagency partners to connect with participating companies and with high-level representatives of the Japanese authorities and industry officials to enhance U.S. participants’ export potential.
- Connect participants with senior-level Japanese authorities in a setting that facilitates progress on business development projects. For companies new to the market, this will be an opportunity to make initial contacts and learn more about the Japanese market.
- Showcase the technology, know-how, and capabilities that the U.S. private sector has to offer and demonstrate U.S. interest in partnering with Japan to bolster its security and resilience.
Industry Day Scenario:
- Curated briefings, policy discussions, and roundtable sessions hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
- In-depth market overview of Japan’s defense policy and industry priorities from U.S. Embassy personnel and U.S. interagency MILGROUP experts
- Direct insight into the Japanese defense market, including key opportunities and challenges, from leading industry specialists
- Engagement with senior procurement officials, including representatives from:
- Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD)
- Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA)
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Networking with local industry leaders and trade associations
- Optional business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking to identify and connect with potential local partners
- Invitation-only U.S. Embassy reception in Tokyo
- On-site U.S. Embassy support throughout the program, providing market intelligence and logistics assistance
Participation Fee:
- Registration Fees $1,850
- Additional Reps. $250
- B2B Fee $500 (Optional)
