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Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 21, 2026, 4:46 AM
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Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 4:46 AM

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.

Financial TimesApr 21, 2026, 3:15 AM

Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports

Major shift from pacifist stance will allow defence contractors to target international markets

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