Export of defense equipment to be considered by LDP chairman, Prime Minister and Komeito representative meet. Prime Minister Kishida said that talks between the two parties have stalled on whether to allow the export of defense Equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries.

Next generation of fighter jets being developed with the UK and Italy in mind, he said. He also explained that a working team to consider amendments to the Political Funds Control Act would begin discussions on the 13th, but Yamaguchi said that the study would be accelerated.