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Japan eases military export rules, strengthening Asian defense ties

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Japan is easing its long-standing restrictions on military equipment exports, allowing transfers of advanced defense technology to up to 17 partner nations. This policy shift, aimed at enhancing regional security and stability, permits exports of non-lethal equipment and potentially lethal systems under stricter conditions. The move coincides with joint military exercises involving Japan and the Philippines, signaling a strengthening of alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. AI

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