Japan deems export of lethal defense equipment feasible: source

The Japanese government explained to ruling parties that non-combat cars and vessels equipped with lethal arms can be exported under the nation's stringent regulations on weapons exports, a source close to the matter said Sunday.The explanation indicates that the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have altered its stance on the country's three principles on arms exports under the war-renouncing Constitution behind the scenes amid Russia's prolonged invasion of Ukraine.So far, Japan has formally maintained its position that the three principles on overseas transfers of defense …READ FULL ARTICLE