Japan Ends Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports to Boost Defense

Japan approved a major policy change by lifting its postwar ban on exporting lethal weapons. This decision aims to strengthen the country's defense industry and improve security cooperation with international partners. The government, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, endorsed new export guidelines to facilitate this shift.

Following the approval, Japan officially ended its decades-old restriction, marking a significant shift in its defense policy. This move is expected to enhance Japan's role in global security and defense collaboration, reflecting a strategic adjustment in response to evolving international security dynamics.