Event Brief
Japan Ruling Party Backs Broader Weapons Exports
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Summary: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a draft proposal for expanding lethal weapons exports.
WHO: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party
WHAT: Approved a draft proposal for weapons exports
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To scrap limits on lethal weapons exports
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