Regarding whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, Komeito Party representative Yamaguchi said that if the export of the next generation fighter aircraft, which is being developed with Britain and other countries, is allowed without restrictions, all kinds of weapons can be exported. He expressed the view that careful consideration is necessary as there are concerns that this may lead to
The government has asked the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party to come to a conclusion by the end of this month on whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, such as the next-generation fighter jet that is being developed with Britain and Italy. The political affairs research chairs of both parties are scheduled to hold discussions starting on the 21st.
Regarding this, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said at a press conference, ``If we were to export the next generation of fighter jets to third countries without restrictions, there are concerns that we would be able to export all kinds of weapons.The government is taking a direction that the people can accept.'' It is important to demonstrate that
On the other hand, an opinion was raised at a meeting of experts at the Ministry of Defense that calls for a review of defense spending, which totals 43 trillion yen over five years, taking into account the weaker yen and higher prices. "This is an important issue. I would like the government to make efforts to resolve the issue based on a plan."