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Japan Opens the Door to Wider Lethal Arms Exports in a Major Security Policy Shift
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
- The change follows Japan's frigate deal with Australia and broadens Tokyo's role in allied defense supply
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com
