SHIFT and JADC Contribute Article on the “Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business” to “DEFENSE OF JAPAN 2026”

SHIFT Inc. (“SHIFT,” headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Masaru Tange, CEO and Representative Director), which supports clients in developing and delivering software services and products that drive sales, both companies have contributed an article on the “Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business” to the “DEFENSE OF JAPAN 2026” white paper published by the Ministry of Defense.

[About the Contributed Article]
In this contribution, Hideo Mori, General Manager of SHIFT’s National Security Business Department and CEO and Representative Director of JADC, discusses SHIFT and JADC’s initiatives in the defense business, as well as expectations for the Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business established by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

– Section: Part IV “Reinforcement of the Defense Production and Technological Bases” Chapter 2, Section 1
– URL: https://www.mod.go.jp/en/publ/w_paper/index.html
* The full text of the contributed article will be published at a later date.

[Initiatives Regarding Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business]
To support companies aiming to comply with this system, JADC launched the “Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business: Contracting and Certification Support Service” on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Reference: Launch of the “ Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business: Contracting and Certification Support Service” (Announced July 3, 2026)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000163092.html

[SHIFT’s Defense Sector Business]
Since entering the defense sector in 2022, SHIFT has continued to build expertise and practical knowledge in this field. In 2025, SHIFT further strengthened its commitment to the sector by establishing JADC, a consulting firm specializing in defense-related services.

JADC provides a broad range of security consulting services, including:
– RMF Compliance Consulting Services
– Defense Industry Cybersecurity Standards Compliance Support Services
– Eligible Contractor System for Defense Business: Contracting and Certification Support Service

Through the combined strengths of SHIFT and JADC, the Group will continue to leverage its expertise as a professional partner for both government and private-sector stakeholders in the defense domain, together with SHIFT’s core competencies in quality assurance. By doing so, the Group aims to further promote public-private collaboration in the defense sector and contribute to enhancing the safety and reliability of defense-related technologies.

JADC Corporate Website:
https://shift-jadc.jp/en/