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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
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