Japan on Tuesday endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, in a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has officially lifted its ban on lethal weapons exports, marking a significant departure from its postwar pacifist policy as the nation aims to strengthen its arms industry in ...

Experts say Japan will initially export arms in areas where it's already strong, such as air defense systems and naval platforms. Global military spending hit a record of $2.89 trillion in 2025, the ...

Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the Philippines on Thursday agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation by accelerating talks on Japanese weapons sales and intelligence sharing at a time of fears over China ...

TOKYO (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality in a four-day state visit to Japan that culminates Thursday. There is a palace banquet, a ...

June 11 (Reuters) - Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons and military equipment to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country, the ...