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Kawasaki Heavy Industries addresses submarine repair misconduct

July 30, 2025 at 08:50 AM UTCBy FilingReader AI

Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced progress on addressing misconduct in its submarine repairs business, following findings from a tax investigation and a Special Investigative Committee. Japan's Ministry of Defense disclosed its investigation results.

KHI has revised its repair work contract processes and restructured systems. In November 2024, the Corporate Defense Business Management Division was established to enhance compliance. By February 2025, the company decentralized authority for submarine repairs, previously concentrated at Kobe Shipyard.

KHI disciplined executives in December 2024 and 43 employees by April 2025, including key managers.

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