Japan Formally Lifts Lethal Arms Export Ban In Major Postwar Policy Shift
Apr 21
Developing
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Japan's Cabinet approved new guidelines that formally lift a postwar ban on lethal weapons exports. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approved the guidelines on Tuesday in Tokyo. The change is aimed at strengthening Japan's security as China and North Korea raise regional threat perceptions and allied partners ask Tokyo to shoulder more defense responsibilities.
