Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are discussing revisions to the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," aiming to expand the range of exportable defense equipment, which currently includes only five categories: rescue, transport, surveillance, and mine clearance [1] Group 1 - The current export categories are seen as a limitation to expanding defense equipment exports, prompting plans for a revision by spring 2026 [1] - The LDP's proposal includes the potential lifting of restrictions on the export of "weapons" as defined in the Self-Defense Forces Law, which encompasses high-lethality equipment such as tanks, frigates, and missiles [1] - If the five-category classification is abolished, lethal weapons will also become eligible for export [1]
日本政府已开始讨论修订“防卫装备转移三原则”
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-15 03:16