Tokyo, April 21 -- In a landmark shift for its post-war military posture, the Japanese government on Tuesday updated its regulations regarding the export of military hardware, according to a report by Kyodo News. The move is designed to facilitate the international sale of armaments as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with allied nations.

This policy transition, endorsed by both the Cabinet and the National Security Council (NSC), represents a fundamental change for a state that has defined itself as a "peace-loving nation" under its pacifist Constitution for decades. As reported by Kyodo News, the revision comes as the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to modernise the country's approach to global security. ...