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Japanese SDF
![Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline? Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-01-5.jpg)
Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
![To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-14_08-59-32.jpg)
To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use
By Ankit Panda
Japanese lawmakers in the ruling coalition are debating the merits of allowing greater weapons use by the Japanese military.
![US-Japan Alliance: Still 'Sword and Shield'? US-Japan Alliance: Still 'Sword and Shield'?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-05_07-55-45.jpg)
US-Japan Alliance: Still 'Sword and Shield'?
By Ankit Panda
Don't let the current defense guideline overhaul fool you. The broad contours of the U.S.-Japan alliance won't change.
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