TOKYO -- Japanese companies would be required to notify the government before exporting advanced materials and equipment that could be used for military applications, according to a proposal released Wednesday that describes the country's approach to export controls in a "transition phase."
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Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspect drones with an entourage in Moscow. Drones and their components are considered dual-use items. © Reuters
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