Discussions were held between the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito over whether to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, to third countries, and the government decided to limit the exports to next-generation fighter jets as a preventative measure. After that, we proposed a plan to narrow down the export destinations.
Based on this proposal, it is expected that final adjustments will be made toward an agreement between the two parties.
The Liberal Democratic Party has a policy of allowing the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, such as the next generation of fighter jets, to third countries, while the New Komeito Party is considering allowing it if strict limits are put in place. The Liberal Democratic Party's Political Affairs Research Chairman Watami and Komeito's Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi held discussions.
According to people involved, the government proposed a plan to put a stop to the deal
by limiting the target to next-generation fighter jets
, narrowing down the export destinations to countries with which Japan has agreements regarding the export of defense equipment,
etc. The company says it will not export to countries where fighting is taking place.
▽The ruling parties will also hold preliminary consultations.
Both parties will bring back the government's proposal for consideration, and it is expected that final adjustments will be made toward an agreement based on this.