Japans Growing Arms Industry

Although Japan's arms industry is still relatively small, significant political, economic, and technological developments indicate its growing importance and pave the way for Japan's increasing involvement in arms production. In this comprehensive study, Dr. Drifte examines both the domestic and international environments that are encouraging Japan

Svensk doktorafhandling om Japans begyndende, men restriktive våbeneksport. Der gives en grundig redegørelse for forholdene omkring Japans våbenindustri og dens relationer til udlandet, herunder USA.

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Japan's technological capabilities are at or above world levels in many areas that are critical for military systems. Moreover, its spending on military hardware and R & D has grown at double-digit rates since the mid-1970s, placing it now at a level near those of the European NATO countries. This Note examines whether the Japanese defense industry could supplant U.S. systems and technology in Japan's force structure, and whether the efforts of the two countries are complementary.