[Seminar] The Reality of Defense Industry and Self-Defense Forces Equipment Development

[Lecturer] Director of the Public Interest Incorporated Association Security Dialogue Council / Defense Issues Researcher Member of the Defense Industry Working Group, Japan Growth Strategy Council, Ms. Misasa Sakurabayashi [Key Lecture Content] For many years, Japan's defense industry was considered a "non-profitable" sector, but it has suddenly come into the spotlight and is now positioned as part of the growth strategy. On the other hand, the needs for equipment development for the Self-Defense Forces, which is its original purpose, are rapidly changing, and the technologies required of companies are entering a new era. What direction will Japan's "defense industry policy," which includes multifaceted intentions such as the pursuit of sustained combat capability and trends, as well as industrial policy, take? Additionally, what barriers exist? I will discuss these topics. [Lecture Items] 1. The reality faced by the Self-Defense Forces - Countdown to 2027 2. The completely different Japanese "defense industry" and the global military supply industry 3. The structure and usage of defense spending 4. The evolving concept of equipment due to changing needs - DU (Dual Use) 5. What Japanese-style defense equipment transfer entails 6. Q&A

[Speaker] EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Yosuke Ikuide [Key Lecture Content] With the recent advancements in AI, humanoid robots with autonomous control are finally becoming a reality. However, while the technological evolution is remarkable, the market potential and impact on businesses remain uncertain. How much business opportunity will humanoids create in various industrial and service sectors? What timeline can we expect for their social implementation, and what level of impact will they have on the businesses of related companies? Additionally, there is little discussion about the potential for new entrants outside of existing robotics companies. In this lecture, we will revisit the fundamental definitions of automation and robotics to provide guidance on these questions, clarifying the future vision of social implementation based on that. We will also reveal the new markets and business opportunities that will emerge from this.

Somax Corporation will be exhibiting at INTERMOLD 2026, which will be held from April 15 (Wednesday) to April 17 (Friday), 2026! Excitingly, we will have a double debut of a completely new product and a renewed version of the Cripika Ace V type! We invite you to visit our booth when you attend! Event Name: INTERMOLD 2026 (37th Mold Processing Technology Exhibition) / Mold Exhibition 2026 Website: https://www.intermold.jp/top/ Booth Number: Hall 6-A, 6A-322 Organizer: Japan Die & Mold Industry Association / TV Osaka We look forward to seeing you there!

AZAPA Corporation will exhibit at the "20th International Secondary Battery Expo [Spring]" held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 (Tuesday) to March 19 (Thursday), 2026. At this exhibition, we will introduce our latest technologies and initiatives related to next-generation batteries at the joint exhibition booth of the Aichi Next-Generation Battery Promotion Consortium (AiBC). We understand that you are busy, but we sincerely hope you will visit the venue and stop by our booth. 【Event Overview】 - Event: 20th International Secondary Battery Expo [Spring] (BATTERY JAPAN 2026) - Dates: March 17 (Tuesday) to March 19 (Thursday), 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (South Exhibition Hall 1 & 2) - Our Booth Number: S7-15 (within the Aichi Next-Generation Battery Promotion Consortium) - AZAPA Official Website: https://azapa.co.jp/index.php/2026/02/17/battery-japan-2026sp/ All of our staff are looking forward to meeting you.

Our company will exhibit at the 2026 MepTech in Nagoya (Comprehensive Measurement and Measurement Technology Exhibition) and plans to showcase safety products with Gemba Reporter. Please be sure to stop by booth number "91" when you visit.