TOKYO -- Japan will harmonize the standards for domestically produced defense equipment with those of the U.S. and Europe to reduce maintenance costs and increase business opportunities for Japanese defense companies, under draft guidelines issued by the government on Tuesday.
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan to standardize arms with U.S., Europe for joint maintenance
Move would boost domestic industries and military readiness while reducing costs
An artist's impression of the U.K.'s next generation fighter Tempest, which Japan and Italy will jointly advance in their Global Combat Air Programme.. © U.K. Government
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