Japan Scraps Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports, Shifts Postwar Pacifist Policy

Japan has ended its longstanding ban on the export of lethal weapons, marking a significant departure from its postwar pacifist defense policy. This historic shift opens a new era for the country's defense industry and international arms trade.

21 Apr, 21:54 — 21 Apr, 21:54

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Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports.

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Japan Scraps Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports, Shifts Postwar Pacifist Policy

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Ιστορική στροφή στην εξαγωγή φονικών όπλων από την Ιαπωνία – Νέα εποχή για την αμυντική βιομηχανία

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

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