Japan to relax arms export ban

[GhostZ06]

Japan is to ease its self-imposed arms export ban for the first time in almost 50 years.

In the past all military sales have effectively been banned, although there has been technology transfer to the US.

Japan would impose strict screening on exports and would be transparent about the process, it said. Japan would also not allow its exports to be sold on to third parties.

"Under the new principles, we have made the procedure for transfer of defence equipment more transparent," said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-26830504

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

If Japan sold a semi auto civilian version of whatever the hell rifle they assign their military, every redneck in the US would buy one.

And a Ninja sword to go with it!

 

[GhostZ06]

If Japan sold a semi auto civilian version of whatever the hell rifle they assign their military, every redneck in the US would buy one.

And a Ninja sword to go with it!

i think they need to modernize there infantry weapons for sure. :icon_neut
they seem kinda out dated

 

[seatea]

i think they need to modernize there infantry weapons for sure. :icon_neut
they seem kinda out dated

What do they use?

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

What do they use?

 

[Orgasmo]

Japanese weapon systems are notoriously expensive and offers poor value in terms of cost to performance ratio.

 

[milliniar]

does this mean i can buy a Gundam?

 

[GhostZ06]

Japanese weapon systems are notoriously expensive and offers poor value in terms of cost to performance ratio.

An lack of proven battle EXP

 

[Orgasmo]

An lack of proven battle EXP

It has more to do with smaller scale of production, which means they can't spread the R&D cost over more units. In addition, they are reliant on US or Europe for some critical components. Even if they relax export rules, they would be hard pressed to find customers willing to buy. The only places I can really see them exporting to are Taiwan and India. India is a bit tight on cash due to falling currency and China will not react well to arms sales to Taiwan.