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NEC

NEC Corporation

Tokyo, Japan

SpaceCommunications & SATCOMNaval SystemsRadar & SensorsDual-use
Founded 18995000+ employeesSystem Integrator, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Naval Forces, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: April 29, 2026

About

Founded in 1899, NEC is a defense system integrator based in Tokyo, Japan working in space, communications & satcom, naval systems +2 more.

NEC Corporation is a Japanese technology company founded in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Limited, a joint venture with Western Electric. It operates globally in more than 50 countries and runs a business segment covering aerospace and defense, which includes system equipment, systems integration and support. The company has delivered satellite and space equipment, including the Osumi satellite and the Hayabusa asteroid explorer, and supplies defense equipment for Australian frigates. Its other businesses include telecommunications networks and software, biometric and face recognition technology, cybersecurity, and digital government solutions. NEC is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1899

Employees

5000+

Company type

Public company

Legal name

NEC Corporation

Focus areas

telecommunicationsaerospace defensespace systemssatellite communicationsbiometricsartificial intelligencecybersecuritysubmarine networks

Languages

ENESPT

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

SpaceCommunications & SATCOMNaval SystemsRadar & SensorsDefense Software & AI

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSubsystem ManufacturerMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

End users

Naval ForcesDefense Industry

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Top 100 Global Innovators

Clarivate2024

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