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Japan overhauls security with new spy agency and lethal arms export policy

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Japan has established the National Intelligence Bureau, replacing the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office to centralize and strengthen its intelligence operations. The new agency will primarily focus on counterterrorism and countering foreign espionage threats. Alongside this institutional change, Japan is lifting its longstanding ban on the export of lethal weapons. These moves collectively represent a significant shift in Japan's national security posture. The overhaul signals Tokyo's intent to take a more assertive role in its own defense and intelligence capabilities.

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