Aerospace & Defense IndustriesJapan's Mitsubishi Heavy eyes trainer jet for possible export
Leonardo and Honeywell offer help as interest in Japanese defense exports grows
A mockup of the T-X concept jet on display at DSEI Japan in Chiba on May 22. Japan is proposing the military trainer as it endeavors to rebuild its defense supply chain resiliency. (Photo by Mitsuru Obe)
CHIBA -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is working on a next-generation military trainer jet with an eye on overseas sales as other nations begin to take an interest in Japan's efforts to increase defense exports and create a sustainable defense industry.