Lockheed deal highlights Fujitsu as under-the-radar Japan defense stock
KYOKO HARIYA
TOKYO -- Fujitsu's share price has hit a 25-year high as its secretive defense segment has stepped into the spotlight.
The Tokyo-listed stock has gained roughly 40% over the past year, touching 3,570 yen a share on Monday, its highest level since the dot.com bubble.
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