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Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism

Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 21, 2026, 2:21 PM
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ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 2:21 PM

Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism

Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions.

BBC NewsApr 21, 2026, 10:13 AM

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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