TOKYO -- A working group in Japan's ruling bloc on Wednesday held a meeting to discuss broader exports of jointly developed defense equipment, eyeing the transfer of weapons produced by Japan under U.S. licenses and of those made under agreements with countries other than the U.S.
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Japan ruling bloc panel to discuss exports of finished arms
Relaxation of principles would pave way to transfers of jointly devised weapons
Japan, which will soon retire 100 F-15s produced in Japan under U.S. licenses, would like to export the engines to Southeast Asia. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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