Japan's defense industry still lacks bang overseas

Five years after lifting ban on arms exports, country has yet to ship any kit overseas

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Over 10 arms deals have been attempted, but Japan has yet to land even one major contract.

MASAYA KATO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Five years after Japan lifted a self-imposed ban on arms exports and related technologies, the nation has yet to ship a single piece of kit overseas.

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