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Historic defense shift: Why pacifist Japan plans to sell fighter jets now
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 27, 2024
Japan's government on Tuesday relaxed military equipment export restrictions, the second change in less than four months, to allow future overseas sales of an advanced jet fighter it is developing with Britain and Italy. The rule change applies only to Cabinet-approved jet fighter exports and will be limited to countries -...
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Published on March 26, 2024 - 02:33
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
A plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets, developed by Japan in collaboration with Britain and Italy, to other countries was approved by Japan’s Cabinet, marking a departure from the country’s postwar pacifist principles. The decision, viewed as contentious, is expected to assist in securing Japan’s involvement in the joint fighter jet project and aims to bolster the Japanese arms industry while enhancing its role in global security
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