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

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)
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.