Japan should allow exports of all defense equipment: former officials

Proposal would eliminate restrictions on use, eyeing boost to regional deterrence

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A concept model of the fighter jet being developed jointly by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow in July. (Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan should move quickly to scrap rules limiting arms transfers to a few specific uses, former senior defense officials argue in a set of recommendations that could significantly broaden the country's exports.

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