Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

The New York Times | April 20, 2026, 9:59 p.m. | Original
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.
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