Japan lifts its long-standing ban on lethal weapon exports, signaling a major shift in national defense policy as the country seeks to enter the global arms trade.
Japan has officially lifted its long-standing ban on the export of lethal weaponry, marking a significant shift in the nation's defense policy as it seeks to enter the global arms market.
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