Decision and Details
National Research and Development Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Suspension of competitive bidding eligibility imposed on IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd.
The company submitted reports stating that work required under the contracts had been completed, despite some of that work remaining unfinished, and billed costs based on those reports.
Currently under review. If an impact is expected, it will be disclosed promptly. The company has determined that there is no impact on product quality.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Suspension of competitive bidding eligibility imposed on IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd. |
| Decision-Making Body | National Research and Development Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
| Decision Date | 2 June 2026 |
| Implementation Date | Implemented for 5 months from 2 June 2026 (already imposed) |
| Period Covered | 5 months |
| Quantity / scale | 14 of the 438 contracts reviewed (13 contracts for maintenance of equipment and facilities, and 1 contract for procuring parts) |
| Impact on Business Performance | Currently under review. If an impact is expected, it will be disclosed promptly. The company has determined that there is no impact on product quality. |
| Reason | The company submitted reports stating that work required under the contracts had been completed, despite some of that work remaining unfinished, and billed costs based on those reports. |
| Future plans | The company will fully cooperate with JAXA's investigation, identify the root causes, and implement measures to prevent recurrence and other measures. If an impact on financial results is expected, it will be disclosed promptly. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company submitted reports stating that incomplete work had been completed and billed costs based on those reports.