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Japan to review principles on transfer of defense equipment

Japan's defense minister has foreshadowed the possibility of changes to the country's principles on the transfer of defense equipment abroad, in order to support countries such as Ukraine, which are victims of aggression.

Hamada Yasukazu says his ministry will study possible revisions to Japan's three principles on the transfer of defense equipment and technology, as well as their associated guidelines. He says that Japan has already provided bulletproof vests, helmets and other non-lethal aid to Ukraine, and will continue to extend as much aid as possible.