Japan revises arms‑export rules, opening market for high‑end defence gear
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post reports that Japan’s cabinet amended the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, allowing export of advanced weapons such as sixth‑generation fighter jets. Analysts suggest the change could spark a boom in Japanese defence sales, though critics warn about regional security implications.
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