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thehindu.comworld8 hrs agoDeveloping
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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japantimes.co.jpworld5 days agoUpdated
Japan's Ruling Party Recommends Minesweeper Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
The Japanese government and ruling parties are assessing the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a request from U.S. President Donald Trump for assistance in securing oil shipment navigation. The study comes amid o…
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