Export of defense equipment to third countries “Prime Minister persuades Komeito’ Liberal Democratic Party meeting. The government has called on the ruling party to come to a conclusion by the end of February regarding the export of defense Equipment.
The next-generation fighter jet that is being developed with Britain and Italy is to be exported. However, the New Komeita Party has taken a cautious stance, saying, ``Our basic policy is not to export equipment that has the ability to kill.''