Japan Weighs a Homegrown FMS Model to Turn Defense Exports Into Strategic Leverage
According to the source, Japan is considering a Japanese-style Foreign Military Sales framework that would place the government at the center of defense export contracting and long-term sustainment commitments. The initiative, expected to be reflected in 2026 security document revisions with possible legislation in 2027, aims to strengthen industrial capacity and align exports with Indo-Pacific security objectives.