Defense

Japan to allow arms exports to patent-holder nations

Decision on transfers of jointly developed fighter jet still up in air

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A Patriot missile defense system. Japan's government and the ruling LDP envision exports of air defense missiles and fighter jets to the U.S. and other countries. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa)

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer
December 14, 2023 05:00 JST

TOKYO -- Japan plans to permit exports of all defense equipment produced under foreign licenses to the countries where those patent holders are based, in a loosening of the nation's rules on arms trade.

A working group under the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito agreed on new recommendations Wednesday.

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