"Japan has signed a $6.5 billion agreement with Australia to deliver 11 enhanced versions of its Mogami class of frigates, which are already in service with Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force."
Japan has abolished its long-standing ban on lethal weapons sales, allowing companies to sell military equipment to 17 allied countries. This policy shift, framed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a means to bolster national security, is driven by concerns over regional threats from China and North Korea. Analysts suggest that Japan's move aims to maintain a balance of power in the western Pacific. The first beneficiaries of this policy change include Australia and the Philippines, with significant defense agreements already in place.
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