Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Arms Exports
Japan has lifted its long-standing ban on the export of lethal arms, marking a significant shift in its post-war defense policy. This move is seen as a step towards rebuilding its military capabilities and potentially increasing its role in international security.
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Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports
Alongside efforts to help allies in a deteriorating security environment, Japan wants to revive its own national defense industry, which has advanced technology but faces shortages of both personnel and production capacity.
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Japan lifted a ban on lethal weapons exports that had been in place since the Second World War. Andrew Chang explains how the country is repositioning itself on the global defence market, and why it is rethinking its military readiness in a major shift from pacifist politics. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images Image credit at 05:23: Vauxford - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Image credit at 05:35 Cdw1952 - https://creativecommons.or...
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