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21 April 2026

Japan opens door to global arms market with export rule change

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Japan has unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, removing restrictions on overseas arms sales and allowing exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. The revision, approved by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government, removes five export categories that...

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