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The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is proposing a review of the guidelines governing arms exports, aiming to reduce restrictions and promote international collaboration in defense technology.

The article explores the impact of the Ukraine War on Europe's arms trade, highlighting significant increases in military spending and export activities since the onset of the conflict.

Ukraine plans to export billions in weapons revenue this year, following a suspension of arms exports since the escalation of conflict in 2022.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to submit a plan to the government to abolish its stringent 'five types' regulations on arms exports, paving the way for weapon sales abroad.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has approved a draft proposal to expand arms exports, removing previous restrictions and allowing the transfer of jointly developed weapons to third countries.

The Japanese government and ruling party are planning to expand the export of arms produced through international joint development to third countries, moving away from previous limitations.

An American has been sentenced by a Moscow court for trying to export parts related to Kalashnikov weapons.

Germany's top court has dismissed a Palestinian citizen's lawsuit aimed at halting the export of military equipment to Israel, backing previous court rulings that support such sales.

Kyiv has announced that Ukrainian arms factories will be allowed to export for the first time since the beginning of the conflict with Russia.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has dismissed a Palestinian man's attempt to challenge government permits for arms exports to Israel.

President Zelensky has announced the establishment of 10 offices for weapons export in the EU, aiming to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and boost the arms manufacturing sector.

Ukraine is set to make a pivotal shift in its defense policy, planning to establish multiple arms export centers across Europe, particularly targeting the Baltic and Scandinavian countries.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced plans to establish a network of arms export centers across Europe in response to the ongoing conflict and financial dependency on Western aid.

The UK government faces scrutiny over an export license granted to Cygnet Texkimp for machinery possibly aiding Russia's military effort through a supply chain linked to Armenia.

Russia's volume of arms export orders has reached nearly 70 billion dollars, boosted by new significant contracts, according to the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).

Turkey's Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) has finalized a significant arms export agreement with Egypt's Defense Ministry, including ammunition supply and production infrastructure development within Egypt, valued at $350 million.

Norway exported arms worth over 10 billion kroner last year, marking the fourth consecutive year of record exports, with the USA being the largest importer.

Amid geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions, Russia managed to generate over 15 billion dollars from arms exports to more than 30 countries in 2025, highlighting a significant economic engine for the country.

Five men have been detained in Germany on suspicion of exporting goods to military companies in Russia in violation of sanctions.

The Slovak government is struggling with public finance consolidation while failing to effectively cut deficits and lower tax revenue, despite a paradoxical rise in domestic arms exports.

Germany has seen a significant decrease in military export approvals, dropping from record highs over the past two years to €8.40 billion in 2025.