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Japan, Canada defense equipment transfer pact takes effect

Japan's Foreign Ministry announced that a bilateral defense equipment and technology transfer agreement with Canada has officially taken effect. The agreement, signed in January and effective since Tuesday, allows for the exchange of defense equipment between the two nations while requiring both parties to safeguard classified information and prohibit transfers to third countries without prior approval. Canada has shown interest in acquiring a next-generation fighter jet developed through a joint program involving Japan, Britain, and Italy. In 2024, Japan removed its ban on third-country sales

Japan's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday a bilateral defense equipment and technology transfer agreement with Canada has come into effect, enabling exports and imports of defense gear between the two countries.

The agreement, signed in January and entering into force on Tuesday, requires both sides to protect classified information furnished by the other party and prohibits transfers to third countries without prior consent, according to the ministry.

Canada has expressed interest in purchasing a next-generation fighter jet being developed under a joint program involving Japan, Britain and Italy.

In 2024, Japan lifted its ban on third-country exports of the next-generation fighter aircraft. But only countries that have signed a defense equipment and technology transfer agreement with Tokyo will be eligible for such exports.

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Japan, Canada defense equipment transfer pact takes effect

Japan's Foreign Ministry announced that a bilateral defense equipment and technology transfer agreement with Canada has officially taken effect. The agreement, signed in January and effective since Tuesday, allows for the exchange of defense equipment between the two nations while requiring both parties to safeguard classified information and prohibit transfers to third countries without prior approval. Canada has shown interest in acquiring a next-generation fighter jet developed through a joint program involving Japan, Britain, and Italy. In 2024, Japan removed its ban on third-country sales

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