International relationsJapan to enable fighter jet and missile exports to 12 nations
India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines among destinations
Japan plans to ease regulations so it can export arms like F-2 fighter jets, which were jointly developed with the U.S., to certain countries. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
Nikkei staff writers
May 27, 2022 18:08 JST
Updated on May 27, 2022 19:43 JST
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to allow exports of fighter jets, missiles and other arms to 12 countries, including India, Australia as well as some European and Southeast Asian nations, Nikkei has learned. Regulatory changes to allow for the exports could come by next March.