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Historic defense shift: Why pacifist Japan plans to sell fighter jets now

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Japan's government on Tuesday relaxed military equipment export restrictions, the second change in less than four months, to allow future overseas sales of an advanced jet fighter it is developing with Britain and Italy. The rule change applies only to Cabinet-approved jet fighter exports and will be limited to countries - currently 15 - that have defence equipment transfer agreements with Tokyo.
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News video: Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles 02:33

 A plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets, developed by Japan in collaboration with Britain and Italy, to other countries was approved by Japan’s Cabinet, marking a departure from the country’s postwar pacifist principles. The decision, viewed as contentious, is expected to assist in...

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