Media Split Over Japan’s Loosening of Arms Export Rules
In April, the Takaichi cabinet approved a significant loosening of Japan’s defense export rules, opening the door to…
US thanks Japan for defense upgrade and Patriot guided missile decision
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel praised Japan’s contribution to drastic “reform and modernization” of their alliance, particularly…
US thanks Japan for defense upgrade and Patriot guided missile decision
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel praised Japan’s contribution to drastic “reform and modernization” of their alliance, particularly…
Sun sets on Japanese pacifism with lifting of military trade ban
Japan has lifted a post-war ban on weapons exports as it moves away from a pacifist stance that…
Japan makes major shift, allowing exports of lethal weapons including fighter jets
Asahi also reported that Japan plans to restrict exports to countries currently engaged in conflict, but could make…
Japan Opens Door for Wider Arms Exports, but Obstacles Remain
Japan on Tuesday approved a major easing of its arms export rules, allowing in principle the overseas transfer…
Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules
Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves…
Japan sets record defence budget as Tokyo moves to widen arms exports
Japan has approved a record 9.04 trillion yen defence budget for fiscal 2026, equivalent to about 1.82 trillion…