Japan considers arms exports to some invaded countries

 Japan is considering arms exports to some countries fighting foreign aggression, such as Ukraine, an move that is expected to boost Tokyo's confidence in world security. Back. According to a press release.

So far, Japan has sent only armor, ammunition and non-lethal equipment to Ukraine under current law. Tokyo can only send fighter jets, armored vehicles and missiles to a number of countries that jointly develop and produce military equipment.The ruling government and Liberal Democratic Party of Japan have expressed the idea of ​​expanding the number of countries eligible for arms exports, and under this change. Countries attacked by invading forces will be eligible to acquire these weapons.The revised National Security Strategy, which was revised in December last year, said the principle of exporting defense equipment would be Consider for revision.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week called on lawmakers to amend the arms export law, he said. He said the expansion of military exports "would be an important policy tool for providing aid to any country that has Invaded in violation of international law.

The push to amend the law comes as Japan prepares to host G7 leaders in the city. Hiroshima in May is a summit that will provide opportunities for Tokyo to strengthen its diplomatic muscles and make announcements That all G7 countries will continue to support Kiev, Ukraine.

After launching with light weapons, Western countries began sending heavy tanks to Ukrainian forces while They continued to recapture territory that had fallen into the hands of Russian troopsRising forces to Kiev have signaled a desire to form a united front against Russia, overcoming fears posed by Moscow in many countries.

However, Japan's pacifist law barred Japan from sending weapons to Ukraine, which increased Concerns that Tokyo is in a bad position to lead diplomatic talks on the issue Kishida is the only G7 leader who has not yet visited Ukraine.

Kishida has repeatedly warned that "East Asia could become the second Ukraine." Sanctions against Russia, as well as deepening cooperation with Western powers on the military, are seen as a major deterrent. Effective against China, which is increasing pressure on Taiwan.