TOKYO -- Aiming to boost defense-related exports, Japan has entered into talks with the German and French governments to provide parts and technology for a patrol aircraft the European countries are developing together.
Exporting homegrown defense equipment remains a key goal for Tokyo

Japan is in negotiations to export parts and technology used in the P-1 surveillance aircraft built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
TOKYO -- Aiming to boost defense-related exports, Japan has entered into talks with the German and French governments to provide parts and technology for a patrol aircraft the European countries are developing together.