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Japan says parts export to U.K. navy not illegal

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Japan has approved the sale of engine parts for use by the British Royal Navy, saying it would not violate arms exports by Tokyo, press reports said Oct. 14.

The gas turbine parts manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries will be produced for Rolls-Royce, which will then supply them to the Royal Navy, the business daily Nikkei and Kyodo News said.

The government said the parts were not deemed weapons as they are used in civilian aircraft, emergency generators and naval ships, the reports said. (Kyodo)

日本政府、英海軍への海上自衛隊艦船のエンジン部品提供を容認

川崎重工業の製造する部品を英国軍の艦船向けに提供する取り引きは、「武器輸出三原則」に抵触しないと日本政府が判断していたことが、10月14日分かった。

The Japan Times ST: October 25, 2013