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Japan, renowned for its pacifist constitution, is now setting its sights on the global arms exports market. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani earlier this month told Nikkei that he wanted to promote ...

Japan, renowned for its pacifist constitution, is now setting its sights on the global arms exports market. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani ...