Japan eases pacifist arms export controls
Japan is to ease its stringent arms export regulations, igniting interest from countries around the world anxious to lower their dependence on already-strained U.S. production – and the whims of the president
Depleted stocks due to use in Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, late deliveries, and tight control over defence tech exports
$ billions – totals may vary due to uncertain data
GLOBAL ARMS EXPORTS
U.S. 42%
France
Russia
Germany
China
Italy
Israel
UK
S. Korea
Spain
Others
12
2.3
3
3.4
4.4
5.1
5.6
5.7
6.8
9.8
Japan: Exports previously limited to transport, relief and rescue, early warning systems, mine clearance, surveillance
Global Combat Air Programme jet fighter Sixth-generation stealth fighter. Joint project with UK and Italy – first without U.S.
GLOBAL MARKET – MILITARY EXPENDITURE 2024
Other Asia 140.4
Middle East 59.8
Saudi 80.3
Germany 88.5
France 64.7
Other EU 215.4
Other Europe 28.3
Korea 33.8
Total $2.66 trillion
Israel 46.5
U.S. 997.3
Americas 102.7
Africa 52.1
Russia 148.9
Ukraine 64.7
UK 81.8
China 313.7
India 86.1
Japan 55.3
Source: SIPRI
Picture: Getty Images
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