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Japan Eases Arms Export Rules Amid Defense Shift

11/13/2025

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The Japanese government aims to lift restrictions on lethal weapons exports under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
It will remove limits that currently allow exports only for rescue or surveillance.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan is considering nuclear-powered submarines after regional moves.
The government plans to revise the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment.
Recent decisions include Patriot missiles to the United States and fighter jets to third nations.

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The Japanese government aims to lift restrictions on lethal weapons exports under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
It will remove limits that currently allow exports only for rescue or surveillance.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan is considering nuclear-powered submarines after regional moves.
The government plans to revise the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment.
Recent decisions include Patriot missiles to the United States and fighter jets to third nations.