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Japan is not allowed to export anything that can be used by military as a weapon, it's literally in their constitution.
The french offer is the most realistic one right now
No.
"Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan relaxed its arms export rules:
The 2014 “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology” replaced the old policy.
Now, Japan can export defense equipment under strict conditions — such as contributing to peace and international cooperation."
Some exports and attempts( lost of competitors).
1. Patrol Boats to the Philippines (2016–2022)
Type: 12 40-meter multi-role response vessels.
Buyer: Philippine Coast Guard (via Official Development Assistance).
Use: Maritime security and anti-piracy (technically “non-lethal,” but military-grade equipment).
Builder: Japan Marine United (JMU).
2. Radar Systems to the Philippines (2020)
Type: Fixed and mobile air surveillance radars.
Buyer: Philippine Air Force.
Purpose: To strengthen air defense and detection of intrusions in the West Philippine Sea.
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric.
3. Air Surveillance Radars to Indonesia (Approved 2021)
Type: Similar to the Philippine radar deal.
Buyer: Indonesian Air Force.
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric.
Use: Border protection and maritime security.
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Attempted or Proposed Exports That Fell Through
4. Submarines to Australia (2014–2016) – Failed Bid
Type: Sōryū-class diesel-electric submarines.
Details: Japan competed to supply Australia with new subs under the SEA 1000 project.
Outcome: Lost to France's Naval Group (now under review again as of 2021–2022).