Regarding the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with the United Kingdom and Italy, the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party have agreed to allow exports to third countries, with restrictions such as restricting export destinations.
In response to this, the government plans to review export rules later this month, but as this is a change in security policy, it will be required to carefully explain the necessity.
Regarding whether to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets to third countries, the heads of political affairs research from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito held a meeting on the 15th, and agreed to allow exports with restrictions in place.
Specifically, in addition to making a cabinet decision when actually exporting fighter jets to a third country, export destinations are narrowed down to countries with which Japan has agreements regarding the export of defense equipment, etc., and combat is taking place. It is said that it will not be exported to other countries.
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated, ``In order to realize the fighter jets that Japan desires, we believe that it is necessary for the success of international joint development to have a mechanism that allows for direct transfer to third countries.''
On the other hand, opposition parties have pointed out that, ``We say we won't export to countries where fighting is taking place, but there are many cases where fighting has taken place after exporting, and this will do nothing to stop us.''
The government is planning to review the operational guidelines for the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment" as early as the end of this month in order to make exports possible. , you are required to carefully explain the points raised.