Japan Approves Cabinet Revisions to Expand Military
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- Japan continues to move toward military normalization despite constitutional constraints.
- Japan’s cabinet approved revisions to its regulations in April, signaling a shift in defense policy.
Why it matters: Japan’s policy shift opens the door for expanded defense procurement, boosting domestic defense firms and giving regional allies a stronger security partner while pacifist groups see their influence wane.
