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thehindu.comJapan Ends Decades-Old Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports Amid Regional Security Shifts
Japan ended its ban on lethal weapons exports last month, marking a shift from postwar pacifism amid rising Chinese aggression. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, elected in February 2026, is driving a review of national security strategy and international defense ties. The moves inc…
Defense NewsUkraine May Lift Arms Export Ban in 2026 Amid Interest From Foreign Militaries
Ukrainian officials are working to lift the country's ban on exporting weapons, with potential first contracts expected in the remaining months of 2026. Interest focuses on unmanned systems, anti-drone solutions, and other technologies tested in combat. Gulf countries facing regi…
japantoday.comIndonesia and Japan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Following Easing of Japanese Arms Export Rules
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense cooperation agreement on Monday, focusing on areas such as humanitarian assistance, joint exercises, and maritime cooperation. The pact follows Japan's recent decision to ease its arms export restrictions, allowing sales to countries with defe…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Protesters in Tokyo Rally Against Easing of Japan's Arms Export Restrictions
Dozens of protesters gathered in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, to oppose the Japanese government's decision to ease decades-old arms export curbs. The new rules allow the sale of lethal weapons overseas, marking a shift in policy amid efforts to enhance defense capabilities and enter…