Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since World War Two - Reuters
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"There are some bottlenecks that we can overcome having Japan on board."
— Mariusz Boguszewski , Executive
"Offers are coming from everywhere."
— Masahiko Arai , Executive
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Anna Kelly is a spokesperson for the White House.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Mariusz Boguszewski is the deputy chief of mission at Poland’s embassy in Japan.
Masahiko Arai is the senior vice-president at Mitsubishi Electric’s defence unit.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
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Japan's ruling party approved changes to arms export rules, aiming to invigorate the military industrial base and attract interest from countries like Poland and the Philippines.
Japan's impending easing of arms export restrictions amid a record defense spending surge has attracted keen interest from allies like Poland and the Philippines, seeking alternatives amid U.S. uncertainty and strained supply chains.
Japan is set to ease its strict arms export rules, attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippines, as defense companies prepare to meet this new demand.
Japan's easing of arms export rules has sparked interest from Warsaw to Manila, as U.S. security commitments waver and conflicts strain U.S. weapons supplies.
Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has attracted interest from countries like Poland and the Philippines, as U.S. security commitments waver and conflicts strain U.S. weapons supplies.
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