noun
Refers specifically to the Lockheed P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, often used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
海上自衛隊はオライオンを哨戒機として運用している。
The Maritime Self-Defense Force operates the Orion as a patrol aircraft.
noun
Used as a company or brand name; context determines the specific entity.
オライオンという会社が新しいソフトウェアを発表した。
A company called Orion announced new software.