The government has decided to allow the export of the next generation fighter aircraft, which is being jointly developed with the UK and Italy, to third countries, with restrictions in place. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and other parties have criticized the bill for not having enough discussion, and it is expected to be debated in the Diet in the future.
On the 26th, the government announced that when it comes to actually exporting the next generation of fighter jets, the cabinet will decide on each individual project, and that it will also be subject to restrictions such as prohibiting exports to countries where combat is taking place, and exports to third countries. We have decided to allow export to.
Regarding this, Defense Minister Kihara said, ``By going through a rigorous decision-making process, we can clearly demonstrate that we will continue to uphold our basic principles as a peaceful nation.''
On the other hand, on the opposition side, while the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party of Japan have shown their understanding, the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Communist Party have criticized the matter, saying, ``The decision was made without sufficient discussion in the Diet.'' Masu.
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Okada said, ``It would change the very idea of pacifism in the Constitution, but there has not been enough discussion.It is extremely regrettable that it is decided arbitrarily by Cabinet decision.''
Although the approval of exports itself does not require deliberation in the Diet, a draft treaty necessary to establish an organization that will serve as a control tower for development is scheduled to be deliberated in the current Diet session, and is expected to become a debate in the future. .