Japan has announced its biggest defense export rules overhaul in decades, scrapping long-standing restrictions on overseas arms sales. The change is designed to strengthen Japan’s defense industrial base and enable exports including warships, missiles, and other weapons. Tokyo is responding to rising global demand, with countries such as Poland and the Philippines highlighted as key potential buyers.
A new report warns the US has significantly depleted missile reserves following its conflict with Iran, raising near-term concerns about shortages in ammunition for future major wars. Experts say rebuilding these key missile systems will take several years, and current stockpiles may not be sufficient if the US faces a near-peer rival such as China.
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Tensions in West Asia surged as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israel following the assassination of a Hezbollah commander by Israeli forces. In response, Israel carried out preemptive strikes targeting rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon. Israel also escalated defenses, issuing civil defense instructions and declaring a state of emergency amid concerns of a widening conflict.
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