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Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
The move, which opponents say will raise global tensions, comes as the U.S. ally accelerates its military buildup in the face of growing security challenges in the region.
Class of 2026 Cadets Boston Graf, Maksymilian Olszowka and Elizabeth “Ezra” Bardales labored on a capstone project, a philosophy-centric venture as
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.
Japan removed most of its restrictions on weapons exports, allowing the nation to sell arms overseas for the first time since World War II in a move aimed at strengthening its defense industrial base.
Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.
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House passes bill to strengthen safeguards around weapons transfers after KARE 11 investigation
The bill sponsor cited KARE 11 Investigates in a speech on the House floor, discussing legislation to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners.
Investors' stakes in 25 nuclear weapons producers have hit $709 billion, up $195 billion from 2023 to 2025, anti-nuclear campaigners say, warning of a further surge in worldwide military spending.