Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant.

Summary

1. Japan may become third-largest military power.
2. Arms exports conflict with pacifist identity.
3. Government's partner opposes third-party exports.
4. Japan has complex arms export and defence policy.

References

• Media Check: The Diplomat Magazine - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC