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News & Current Events Apr 21, 2026 at 2:33 AM

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

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Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
The Straits Times
Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
The move marks another step away from pacifist restraints that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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KiwiDanelaw 4 days ago +8
"But Doc, all the best stuff is made in Japan."
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Important-List344 4 days ago +3
Given the current security climate in Asia, this feels less like a shift in policy and more like a response to regional pressure. Japan has been moving in this direction for a while.
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Soggy_Association491 4 days ago +1
> regional pressure aka china expansion
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Important-List344 3 days ago +1
Yeah, China is definitely a big part of it, but it’s not the only factor. Regional dynamics in Asia are getting more complex overall.
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HeavyArmsJin 4 days ago +2
Are they finally going to sell their Gundams
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imaginary_num6er 4 days ago
Do people want to buy weapons that have not been tested in any conflict though? Probably not c**** either.
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The_CheesePowder 3 days ago +1
There ain't enough conflicts to test the weapons performance. Also, the point of weapons is to scare the enemy enough to either keep the status quo or negotiate rather than figure out if they work.
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Neat_Leg1827 1 day ago +1
South Korea is the most affected country
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