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Japan Lifts Post-WWII Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports

Japan has announced a significant policy shift, lifting its decades-long post-World War II ban on the export of lethal weapons. This move marks a departure from the nation's pacifist stance and opens the door for Japan to participate in the global arms market.

20 Apr, 18:59 — 21 Apr, 11:38
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APVery High15h ago

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy - AP News

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy  AP News

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BBCHigh9h ago

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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NYTMostly Factual15h ago

Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.

By Javier C. Hernández

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bloombergHigh15h ago

Japan Scraps Most Curbs on Exporting Weapons in Historic Shift - Bloomberg

Japan Scraps Most Curbs on Exporting Weapons in Historic Shift  Bloomberg

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FTVery High13h ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports

Major shift from pacifist stance will allow defence contractors to target international markets

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wapoMostly Factual5h ago

Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports

The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.

By Michelle Lee

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le-mondeHigh8h ago

Japan overhauls weapons export rules, opening up sale of lethal arms overseas

The country hopes to bolster national defense and boost economic growth. But the decision, seen as going against the country's pacifism, has caused unease among some of the Japanese public.

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NPRHigh8h ago

Japan approves removing ban on lethal weapons exports

Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

By Anthony Kuhn

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual12h ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.

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Fox NewsMixed22h ago

Killer undone by decades-old threads — glove, towel and shirt stitch together cold case justice

Aloysius Winthrop James was sentenced to life without parole for the 1988 murder of Ofelia Sandoval after a covert FBI DNA sample cracked the cold case.

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cnbcMostly Factual9h ago

Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

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DWHigh8h ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved new rules expanding Japan's ability to export advanced defense equipment, a major shift as Tokyo boosts defense spending and its arms industry.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14h ago

Shift from post-World War II pacifist policy: Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports

Japan's Cabinet has approved new guidelines allowing the export of lethal weapons, including fighter jets and missiles, marking a significant departure from its postwar pacifist stance. This policy shift enables broader participation in global arms sales, driven by rising regional security concerns and a desire to bolster its defense industry and international cooperation.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in postwar shift | Why China is worried

The Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved changes to defense export rules that will expand market opportunities for companies in the arms sector.

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straits-timesMostly Factual15h ago

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades - The Straits Times

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. The move aimed at strengthening Japan’s defence industrial base marks another step away from the pacifist restraints that have shaped its postwar security policy. It has been made in tandem with efforts to deepen ties with other nations in Asia to counter China’s growing regional influence. War...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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ndtvMostly Factual10h ago

Japan Ends Ban On Lethal Arms Exports. A Shift From Pacifism?

The new policy aims at ensuring safety for Japan and contributing to the peace and stability in the region and the international society.

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japan-timesMostly Factual16h ago

In major policy shift, Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports

The changes come amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries and Japan's growing engagement in international defense-industrial projects.

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual9h ago

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defense export rules - The Jakarta Post

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defense export rules  The Jakarta Post

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china-dailyLow15h ago

Japan officially eases arms export rules - China Daily - Global Edition

Japan officially eases arms export rules  China Daily - Global Edition

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First report: Fox News · 20 Apr, 18:59Full coverage: 46 · 18hWindow: 18h
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Fox News20 Apr, 18:59First to report

Killer undone by decades-old threads — glove, towel and shirt stitch together cold case justice

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japan-times21 Apr, 00:55

In major policy shift, Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports

NHK World21 Apr, 01:01

防衛装備品の海外移転 「5類型」撤廃 武器移転原則可能に

straits-times21 Apr, 01:24

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades - The Straits Times

china-daily21 Apr, 01:26

Japan officially eases arms export rules - China Daily - Global Edition

channel-news-asia21 Apr, 01:26

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades

AP21 Apr, 01:34

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy - AP News

bloomberg21 Apr, 01:53

Japan Scraps Most Curbs on Exporting Weapons in Historic Shift - Bloomberg

yle-uutiset21 Apr, 01:53

Japani höllentää aseviennin kieltäneitä säännöksiä

NYT21 Apr, 01:59

Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

le-figaro21 Apr, 02:14

Le Japon annonce assouplir ses restrictions sur ses exportations d'armements

Times of India21 Apr, 02:51

Shift from post-World War II pacifist policy: Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports

FT21 Apr, 03:15

Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports

telex21 Apr, 03:55

Japán a II. világháború óta először exportálhat fegyvereket

Al Jazeera21 Apr, 04:46

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

de-volkskrant21 Apr, 04:50

Japan schrapt naoorlogse beperkingen op wapenuitvoer, Polen en de Filipijnen tonen interesse

iefimerida21 Apr, 04:55

Η Ιαπωνία χαλαρώνει τους περιορισμούς στις εξαγωγές όπλων, ιστορική αναστροφή

tagesschau21 Apr, 05:25

Japan lockert Regeln für Waffenexporte

die-presse21 Apr, 05:40

Japan will mehr Waffen exportieren

faz21 Apr, 05:57

Japan: Tokio lockert Regeln für Waffenexporte

orf21 Apr, 06:33

Japan lockert Regeln für Rüstungsexporte

ndtv21 Apr, 06:36

Japan Ends Ban On Lethal Arms Exports. A Shift From Pacifism?

observador21 Apr, 07:05

Tóquio vai exportar armas letais pela 1.ª vez em 60 anos

Jakarta Post21 Apr, 07:11

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defense export rules - The Jakarta Post

delfi-lt21 Apr, 07:19

Japonija keičia dešimtmečius galiojusias ginklų eksporto taisykles

BBC21 Apr, 07:31

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

cnbc21 Apr, 07:57

Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

index-hr21 Apr, 08:11

Kraj japanskog pacifizma? Prvi put u 80 godina će izvoziti oružje

le-monde21 Apr, 08:16

Japan overhauls weapons export rules, opening up sale of lethal arms overseas

rzeczpospolita21 Apr, 08:18

Japonia zrywa z powojennym pacyfizmem. Tokio otwiera się na eksport broni

DW21 Apr, 08:23

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

NPR21 Apr, 08:44

Japan approves removing ban on lethal weapons exports

hotnews21 Apr, 08:53

Decizie istorică luată de Japonia, după 50 de ani în care nu a exportat deloc armament

aktualne-cz21 Apr, 09:10

Premiérka ohlásila změnu kurzu: Japonsko usnadní vývoz zbraní. A Peking už protestuje

publico21 Apr, 09:15

Japão levanta proibição de exportação de armas letais

la-vanguardia21 Apr, 09:40

Japón se aleja de su pacifismo y levanta la prohibición a la exportación de armamento

Dawn21 Apr, 09:50

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

balkan-web21 Apr, 10:07

Japonia lehtëson kufizimet e eksportit të armëve për herë të parë që nga Lufta e Dytë Botërore

digi2421 Apr, 10:25

Japonia relaxează restricțiile privind exportul de arme. Sanae Takaichi: „Nicio țară nu își mai poate asigura singură pacea”

capital-bg21 Apr, 10:27

Бизнес глобус: Commerzbank и Мерц разкритикуваха агресивните тактики на Unicredit; Anthropic ще отдели над 100 млрд. долара за услуги от Amazon

hindustan-times21 Apr, 10:40

Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in postwar shift | Why China is worried

nos21 Apr, 10:42

Japanse koerswijziging: van vredesnatie naar wapenexporteur

dr-dk21 Apr, 10:44

Japan lemper restriktioner på våbeneksport

wapo21 Apr, 11:38

Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports

lsm-lv21 Apr, 12:04

Japānā lauž desmitgades ilgus ierobežojumus un turpmāk ļaus eksportēt arī nāvējošus ieročus

irozhlas21 Apr, 13:00Latest update

Velký zlom, Japonsko chce usnadnit vývoz zbraní, zájem může mít Ukrajina, popisuje komentátor