Japan should consider relaxing its ban on arms exports so defense companies can participate in international projects, a special advisory panel to Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday.
The panel's comprehensive report on security and defense policies will likely form the foundation for a revision of the National Defense Program Guideline set to be completed by the end of the year.
It recommends easing the ban on weapons exports to prevent the nation's defense industry from falling behind in international technology innovation.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.