LDP policy chief ramps up moves to ease rules on exporting lethal defense gear

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jesse JohnsonOctober 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan is advancing efforts to ease stringent regulations on exporting lethal defense equipment, according to LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Takayuki Kobayashi. Currently, exports are limited to five categories: rescue, transport, surveillance, monitoring, and minesweeping, under the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology. Kobayashi aims to broaden these restrictions to allow for greater export flexibility, particularly to allied nations. He argues that relaxing these rules could contribute more effectively to world peace and international stability. The push comes amid ongoing internal debates within the ruling party about defense equipment exports.

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