The New Komeito Party is being asked to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries. Trilateral talks between the UK and Italy regarding the division of labor in the development of the next fighter jet are expected to begin in earnest from next month.
There were a number of opinions from the members of parliament who attended, calling on the government to carefully explain the security necessity of allowing exports, and it was decided that the debate would continue. "There are also indications that understanding is not deep enough," said Takagi.