TOKYO, Japan, Aug 20, 2026 – Redwire Corporation has signed an agreement with Kanematsu Corporation, which will serve as Redwire’s commercial partner in Japan. The arrangement covers business development for Redwire’s space infrastructure offerings, including power generation systems, microgravity payloads, and robotics technology. The offerings are aimed at both private and public sector customers.
“Through our partnership with Kanematsu, we look forward to working alongside Japanese industry to advance innovative space technologies to further bolster Japanese capabilities for a wide variety of commercial, scientific, and national security applications,” said Mike Gold, president of Redwire Space. “Space-based capabilities impact nearly every aspect of industrial capacity and Redwire looks forward to collaborating with Kanematsu to create innovations in fields as diverse as pharmaceuticals, biotech, power generation, and Earth observation. We’re proud to be partnered with Kanematsu, an extraordinary and trailblazing organization, to show how work in space can benefit life on Earth.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Redwire, a proven leader in cutting-edge space infrastructure,” said Ryoichi Kidokoro, COO, motor vehicles & aerospace of Kanematsu Corporation. “As Japan’s space ecosystem enters a dynamic new era of growth, integrating Redwire’s world-class technologies – from advanced robotics to microgravity payloads – with Kanematsu’s deep market expertise and commercial network will unlock incredible value. Together, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering next-generation space solutions to both public and private customers in Japan.”
The companies signed the agreement July 8, 2026, at Kanematsu headquarters during the annual SPACETIDE event in Japan.
Source: Redwire
About Redwire Corporation
Redwire Corporation develops space and defense systems for government, civil and commercial customers. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It operates Space and Defense Tech segments across North America and Europe. Its products include spacecraft platforms, structures, solar arrays, avionics, navigation components, radio-frequency payloads, optical sensors and uncrewed aerial systems. Redwire also provides microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities, digital engineering, modeling, simulation and engineering services. Its customers include U.S. and allied defense agencies, NASA, the European Space Agency, satellite manufacturers, commercial space companies, and energy and infrastructure firms. The company supports national security, space exploration, communications and Earth observation missions. Redwire operates 28 locations in North America and Europe and employs about 1,300 people.
About Kanematsu Corporation
Kanematsu Corporation is a Japanese trading company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1889, it trades products, produces goods, invests in businesses and provides related services. Its business areas include information and communications technology, electronics, food, meat, grain, steel, materials, energy, chemicals and industrial plants. The company also supplies motor vehicles, parts, aircraft, space-related products, machine tools and industrial machinery. Kanematsu provides system design, implementation, maintenance and operations services through its ICT businesses. Its electronics operations cover semiconductors, components, devices, materials and equipment. Customers include manufacturers, technology users, food producers, transport companies, aerospace organizations and industrial firms. The group has offices in Japan and overseas locations, and operates through affiliated companies. Kanematsu reported 8,600 employees at affiliated companies as of March 31, 2026.
