TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition will consider easing curbs on the transfer of arms and ammunition to friendly nations during a crisis, as it resumes debate on changes to rules covering defense exports.
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Japan lawmakers weigh faster arms transfers to allies in a crisis
Critics say defense export rules hinder response to emergencies
Japanese forces conduct a tank drill. Advocates of a more robust defense policy say existing rules on arms exports would be impractical on the battlefield. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
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