The New Komeito Party is considering whether to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, to third countries, and is considering allowing the export if strict limits are put in place.
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party are considering a plan to limit exports to next-generation fighter jets and narrow down export destinations, and on the 8th, the political affairs research chairs of both parties decided to make final adjustments toward an agreement. .
Discussions are continuing between the Liberal Democratic Party, which has a policy of allowing the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, and the Komeito Party, which is cautious, regarding the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, such as the next fighter jet, to third countries. We have softened our stance based on our request for understanding of the need for this.
The Komeito Party held a meeting of all members on the 7th to discuss the matter, and is considering allowing it if strict limits are put in place.
Within the government and the Liberal Democratic Party,
the target is limited to the next generation of fighter jets
, export destinations are narrowed down to countries with which Japan has agreements regarding the export of defense equipment, etc., and exports
are not exported to countries where combat is taking place. A proposal is being considered.
On the 8th, the Liberal Democratic Party's Political Affairs Research Chairman Watami and Komeito's Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi will discuss specific measures to put a stop to the situation and make final adjustments toward reaching an agreement.