Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-21 18:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Asia, Military & Defence, Trade & Sanctions, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO, Japan — Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defence ambitions.
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