Japan defense minister wants cabinet to drum up defense exports

Top leadership needs to play more active role in pitching deals, Gen Nakatani says

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Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said there was a need for more cabinet-level involvement in promoting exports of defense equipment. (Photo by Shinnosuke Nagatomi)

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI

SINGAPORE -- Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Sunday expressed eagerness to take the lead in promoting exports of his country's defense equipment along with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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