Fujitsu launches Japan’s first defense tech open innovation program

KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 10, 2026 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of the Fujitsu Accelerator Program for Defense Tech, a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering innovation in the defense sector. The program will be implemented as part of an ongoing research commission from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

Fujitsu was contracted by ATLA in fiscal year 2025 to research an AI system functioning as support staff through defense multi-AI agents, based on an existing rapid decision-making experimental device prototype.

The research requires the development of agentic AI through open innovation with Japanese startup companies and other entities. The objectives include accelerating decision-making, enhancing information gathering and analysis capabilities, reducing personnel workload, and achieving labor savings. Through this program, Fujitsu aims to accelerate the development of useful technologies in the defense domain.

With the rapid advancement of science and technology, the global security environment is undergoing significant changes. Cutting-edge digital technologies such as AI and quantum computing are becoming crucial elements in strengthening defense capabilities.

Within this commissioned research, Fujitsu aims to enhance and accelerate the provision of information useful for decision-making by utilizing multi-AI agents that coordinate multiple AIs to derive autonomous conclusions. As a result, Fujitsu seeks to develop AI capabilities that function as staff to support decision-making.

In promoting this research, Fujitsu will actively apply its AI technologies and defense domain expertise, cultivated through years of research and development, along with advanced technologies and innovative ideas held by startup companies in non-defense industrial fields.

Through this co-creation approach, Fujitsu aims to create further value in the development of multi-AI agents and contribute to dual-use technologies — applicable to both civilian and military sectors — as advocated by Japan’s Ministry of Defense.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a digital transformation partner for customers worldwide, its 113,000 employees work to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Its portfolio of services and solutions relies on five core technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which are combined to support sustainability transformation.

Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains Japan’s leading digital services company by market share.

Source: Fujitsu Limited