Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports
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Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports Published April 21, 2026last updated April 21, 2026Japan on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, ending long-standing restrictions on lethal weapons sales overseas and paving the way for…
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Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports Published April 21, 2026last updated April 21, 2026Japan on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, ending long-standing restrictions on lethal weapons sales overseas and paving the way for…
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