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Japan's defense minister rebuffs 'militarism' allegation, defends defense policies - Breaking Defense

Japan rejects ‘militarism’ charge at Shangri-La

Japan’s defense minister used the Shangri-La Dialogue to defend higher spending, looser arms-export rules, and a broader regional security role.

Key Takeaways

Japan’s defense minister rejected Chinese claims of ‘new militarism’ at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Tokyo says looser arms-export rules are meant to help partners strengthen self-defense and regional stability.

DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Ukraine opens a path for drone exports and U.S. joint ventures as its wartime arms industry matures

Kyiv is moving to channel battlefield-tested drone technology into exports and joint ventures with the United States, signaling a new phase for its defense industrial base after years of wartime restrictions.

Key Takeaways

Ukraine is pursuing a framework that would allow drone exports and U.S. joint ventures.
Kyiv says its own military will retain priority access to production.

DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via defensenews.com

Japan Opens the Door to Wider Lethal Arms Exports in a Major Security Policy Shift

Japan has loosened long-standing restrictions on weapons exports, allowing lethal defense equipment sales to 17 partner countries while still barring transfers to states in active conflicts except under exceptional terms

Key Takeaways

Japan will now be able to export lethal defense equipment to 17 countries with existing transfer agreements
Transfers to countries in ongoing conflicts remain prohibited except in exceptional circumstances

DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com