Pacifist Principles News

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"Japan's Shift: Selling Fighter Jets Signals Departure from Pacifist Principles"

Japan's Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed with Britain and Italy to other countries, marking a significant departure from the country's postwar pacifist principles. The decision aims to bolster Japan's role in global security and build up its arms industry, but has sparked criticism and concerns about transparency and public approval. The move reflects Japan's evolving stance on arms exports amid rising regional tensions, particularly from China, and is part of efforts to replace its aging fleet of American-designed F-2 fighters.

via NBC News|

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international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

"Japan's Controversial Decision: Easing Military Export Rules for Fighter Jet Sales"

Japan's Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries, marking a significant shift away from its pacifist principles. The decision is part of a move to bolster Japan's arms industry and global role, and is expected to help secure its involvement in a joint project to develop a new fighter jet with Italy and the U.K. The change is controversial due to Japan's historical ban on exporting lethal weapons, but the government insists it has no plans to export other co-developed lethal weapons under the new guidelines. The decision reflects Japan's concerns about regional tensions, particularly China's military buildup, and aims to boost its defense industry.

via The Associated Press|

#arms-exports #fighter-jets #global-affairs

international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Japan's Shift: Selling Fighter Jets Signals Departure from Pacifist Principles"

Japan's Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed with Britain and Italy to other countries, marking a significant departure from the country's postwar pacifist principles. The decision aims to secure Japan's role in the joint fighter jet project, build up its arms industry, and bolster its global security presence. This move comes as Japan seeks to replace its aging fleet of American-designed F-2 fighters and enhance its military capabilities amid rising regional tensions, particularly from China. The decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help defray development and manufacturing costs for the joint fighter jet project, but has faced criticism from opponents and a divided public opinion.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#arms-exports #fighter-jets #global-security

international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Japan's New Defense Policy: Fighter Jet Exports and Global Impact"

Japan's Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed with Britain and Italy to other countries, marking a significant departure from the country's postwar pacifist principles. The decision aims to bolster Japan's role in global security and build up its arms industry, but has sparked criticism and concerns about transparency and public approval. The move comes amid rising regional tensions, particularly from China, and is part of Japan's efforts to modernize its military capabilities.

via The Associated Press|

#arms-sales #fighter-jets #global-security