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news Dw English 2026-04-21

Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports in major defense policy shift

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved rules expanding the export of advanced defense equipment. This major shift reflects Tokyo's broader strategy to increase defense spending and boost its domestic arms industry.

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