TOKYO -- Japan is rushing to expand exports of defense equipment under arms export rules eased a year ago, agreeing to supply Patriot missiles to the U.S. and moving ahead with the development of a fighter jet with Italy and the U.K.
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Japan bolsters defense exports a year after easing of rules
Tokyo seeks domestic industry expansion to cut U.S. reliance
Japan will sell Japanese-made Patriot missiles to the U.S. for 3 billion yen to replenish American stockpiles. © Reuters
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