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Japan Eyes Defense Exports to Philippines, Indonesia After Easing Transfer Rules

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (right) with Indonesia’s Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) who viewed Japan’s Mogami frigate and a Taigei-class submarine during a defense ministerial visit to Japan, November 17, 2025
【Image Source】Japan Ministry of Defense, X:
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04/24/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
East Asia Southeast Asia Government
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to visit Indonesia and the Philippines in early May to discuss potential defense equipment exports, following the Japanese government’s April 21 decision to ease key transfer restrictions.According to reports in the local Japanese media issued prior to the changes,[1] Koizumi is expected to hold talks with his defense ministerial counterparts to explain how the abolishment of the Five Categories eliminates key restrictions that limited the use of defense equipment to rescue, transport, warning, surveillance, and minesweeping.The revision…

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