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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/17/trump-weapons-arms-exports-defense-southeast-asia-china-alliances-military/
Trump's New 'America First' Arms Export Strategy Will Hit Southeast Asia
Feb 17, 2026 - An “America First” export strategy complicates efforts to obtain U.S.-made weapons.
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-21/news-1Mw1A8LRiWA/p.html
Japan officially eases arms export rules - CGTN
Apr 21, 2026 - The Japanese government officially revised
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https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/global-security/seoul-targets-europe-in-arms-export-push/
Seoul targets Europe in arms export push – POLITICO
Oct 22, 2025 - Free through the end of 2025, this POLITICO Pro newsletter preview explores the people, policies, and power shifts shaping today’s international security...
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https://english.news.cn/20260406/b3b20bdf611b4fbeb5a4345de51a267d/c.html
Japan opposition parties, citizens rally against gov't move to ease arms export rules-Xinhua
Japan opposition parties, citizens rally against gov't move to ease arms export rules-
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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1358216.shtml
Japan’s proposed easing of arms export ban signals push toward further remilitarization, undermines...
The outline of a plan by the government of Sanae Takaichi to relax restrictions on Japan’s defense equipment exports has been revealed, seeking to allow, in...
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-06/Japan-protesters-rally-against-govt-move-to-ease-arms-export-rules-1M7tSWsU8pi/p.html
Japan protesters rally against govt move to ease arms export rules - CGTN
Apr 6, 2026 - Senior figures from several Japanese opposition parties joined thousands of citizens outside the bustling Ikebukuro station in Tokyo on Sunday evening to...
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https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/6549/geopolitics/japan-lifts-arms-export-ban-in-major-defense-policy-shift
Japan lifts arms export ban in major defense policy shift | Indonesia Business Post
Apr 28, 2026 - Japan has lifted its postwar ban on weapons exports, allowing broader overseas sales of military equipment to strengthen security partnerships amid tensions.
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https://www.law.georgetown.edu/georgetown-law-journal/in-print/volume-114/volume-114-issue-2-december-2025/made-in-the-u-s-a-the-constitutional-crisis-behind-americas-arms-export-regime/
Made in the U.S.A.: The Constitutional Crisis Behind America’s Arms Export Regime | Georgetown Law...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/04/24/japans-new-arms-export-stance/
Japan’s new arms export stance and changing security realities - The Japan Times
Apr 24, 2026 - This new policy responds to the new security reality, recognizing that dangers are mounting and every nation must do more.
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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1359463.shtml
Japan’s arms export shift, Yasukuni offering ignite sharp condemnation from China - Global Times
In a provocative double-stroke that has sent geopolitical tremors through East Asia, Japan's decision to greenlight the export of lethal weapons coincided...
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https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/74569
Japan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales
Apr 21, 2026 - The Japanese government revised limits on defense equipment exports Tuesday to enable the sale of weapons overseas, its top spokesman said, as it seeks to...
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-22/Japan-s-arms-export-shift-raises-fears-of-regional-instability-1MyuuHAcNmE/p.html
Japan's arms export shift raises fears of regional instability - CGTN
Apr 22, 2026 - Japan's decision to ease its decades-old arms export restrictions is raising alarm at home and abroad, with critics warning it could accelerate regional...
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https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2025/politicization-export-controls-and-its-impacts-arms-industry-supply-chains-case-australia
The politicization of export controls and its impacts on arms industry supply chains: The case of...
This backgrounder examines recent developments related to China's controls on exports of critical minerals and their implications on arms industry supply...
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-defence-export-rules-arms-weapons-sale-6069446
Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules - CNA
Apr 21, 2026 - The changes remove five export categories that previously limited most military exports to equipment for rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and...
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-21/Why-Japan-s-bid-to-export-arms-deserves-global-vigilance-1LGXZGC7qWA/p.html
Why Japan's bid to export arms deserves global vigilance - CGTN
Mar 21, 2026 - Lessons from history remain fresh. No matter how Japanese politicians attempt to justify their actions, they cannot cover up the ulterior motives and potential...
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https://www.csis.org/analysis/reining-export-control-arms-race
Reining in the Export Control Arms Race
Apr 13, 2026 - Export controls are evolving from a national security policy tool to an instrument of economic coercion. When Trump and Xi meet next in May, reining in the...
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https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/japan-s-old-arms-in-demand-as-export-rules-eased-says-takaichi-aide
Japan's old arms in demand as export rules eased, says Takaichi aide - Nikkei Asia
Apr 23, 2026 - TOKYO -- Japan is seeing growing interest from other countries in its decommissioned defense equipment, according to the government's top spokesman an
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