Japan has approved a major change in its postwar
security policy
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Japan has approved a
major change in its postwar security policy.
- It has removed
restrictions on the export of lethal weapons.
- Prime Minister Sanae
Takaichi’s Cabinet approved arms sales including fighter jets, missiles, and
warships.
- This marks a shift away
from Japan’s long-standing pacifist approach after World War II.
- The decision is a
response to increasing regional security concerns.
- It also aims to
strengthen Japan’s defence partnerships.
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Japan adopted a pacifist
constitution after World War II limiting its military role to
self-defence.The new policy allows exports of fighter jets, missiles and
destroyers.Japan is jointly developing a next-generation fighter jet with
Britain and Italy.Australia recently signed a major frigate deal worth $6.5
billion with Japan. |
