Japan seen fulfilling U.S. request for Patriot missiles

Move would mark 1st lethal weapon shipment under rules adopted in 2014

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A Patriot missile defense system near the Defense Ministry in Tokyo. (Photo by Yoshiyuki Tamai)

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is finalizing plans to ship domestically made Patriot missiles to the U.S., Nikkei has learned, marking a turning point in the nation's defense equipment export policy.

Government officials will iron out details with the ruling coalition. Japan's National Security Council will make the final decision, which could come by the end of the month.

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