TOKYO -- Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will begin discussions to buy Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding's warship production assets, including a historical shipyard where Japan's latest submarine hunter was built.
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Japan's newest sub hunter Aki launches at Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding's shipyard in Okayama Prefecture in January.
TOKYO -- Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will begin discussions to buy Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding's warship production assets, including a historical shipyard where Japan's latest submarine hunter was built.