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France 24politics20 days ago
France Bans Israeli Officials and Offensive Weapons from 2026 Eurosatory Exhibition, Permits Other Defense Systems
France has banned Israeli government representatives and offensive weapons from the 2026 Eurosatory exhibition. Israeli defense systems remain authorized under the French government decision.
Le Mondepolitics40 days ago
Ukraine Expands Diplomacy in Middle East and Caucasus Through Arms Sales
Ukrainian officials have increased visits to Gulf states and countries in the Caucasus since the start of the conflict in Iran. The trips aim to highlight military technologies and combat experience developed since the Russian invasion of February 2022. Le Monde reported that the…
South China Morning Postpolitics46 days ago
US Asian Allies Seek to Form Middle-Power Coalitions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that no single country can protect its own peace and security alone in the current security environment. She announced plans to promote equipment transfers under a new system with rigorous judgments on their permissibility. The South…
thehindu.comworld47 days ago
Japan 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…
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Defense Newsworld47 days ago
Ukraine 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.comworld48 days ago
Indonesia 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…
South China Morning Postfinance58 days ago
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…