Regarding the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, the Liberal Democratic Party agreed at its general meeting on the 22nd to allow exports to third countries, subject to restrictions, based on an agreement with New Komeito. did. With this, all procedures within the ruling party have been completed, and the government plans to make a cabinet decision on the 26th of next week.
Regarding the export of next-generation fighter jets to third countries, the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party political affairs research chairs announced last week that they would allow the export of next-generation fighter jets only and with restrictions such as not exporting them to countries where fighting is taking place. We agreed to do so.
In response, the Liberal Democratic Party approved at its Board of Governors on the 22nd a proposal for a cabinet decision based on consensus and an amendment to the operational guidelines for the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," which establishes export rules.
With this, all procedures within the ruling party have been completed, and the government plans to make a cabinet decision and revise the operational guidelines on the 26th of next week.
Chairman Moriyama said at a press conference, ``In order to lower procurement costs, we need a system that allows finished products to be transferred.Through discussions by the Chairman of the Political Affairs Research Council, a brake will be put in place, and we will be able to set appropriate rules as a peaceful nation.'' I think it may have been.”