Japan ends decades-old ban on lethal arms exports in major policy shift
21 Apr 2026, 04:03 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-ends-decades-old-ban-on-lethal-arms-exports-in-major-policy-shift/a-76874734?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
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.