Prime Minister Kishida: Exporting next generation fighter jets to third countries “Achieving a favorable security environment, in the national interest”. Discussions are continuing between the Liberal Democratic Party, which has a policy of allowing the export of defense equipment, and the New Komeito Party.

On the other hand, regarding the visit to Yasukuni Shrine by senior officials of the Ground Staff, a Ministry of Defense official stated that Self-Defense Forces personnel are obligated to wear uniforms at all times.