Japan overhauls weapons export rules, opening up sale of lethal arms overseas
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Japan overhauls weapons export rules, opening up sale of lethal arms overseas

The country hopes to bolster national defense and boost economic growth. But the decision, seen as going against the country's pacifism, has caused unease among some of the Japanese public.