Japanese Ruling Parties' Proposal on Defense Equipment Transfers Aims to Deepen Cooperation with Like-Minded Nations

By Masashi Yamaguchi and Takahito Higuchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
17:35 JST,
March 7, 2026
A proposal for easing operational guidelines for the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, which was submitted by the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party on Friday, is expected to promote exports of defense equipment and help de...
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