Seminar by Dr. Heigo Sato, Director of the Institute of Overseas Affairs and Professor at the Faculty of International Studies, Takushoku University, on "Turning Point in Defense Policy and Defense Industry," to be held on August 3, 2026 (Mon)!

[Seminar Details]

https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26378

[SSK Seminar]

Turning Point in Defense Policy and Defense Industry

~What Will Change with the Revised Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment?~

[Speaker]

Dr. Heigo Sato Director, Institute of Overseas Affairs Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Takushoku University

[Date and Time]

August 3, 2026 (Mon), 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

[Participation Methods]

In-person attendance

SSK Seminar Room

4F, Zaimax Nishishimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Live streaming (via Zoom Webinar)

Archive access (available for two weeks; view anytime at your convenience)

[Key Lecture Topics]

In April 2026, Japan revised its Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment, effectively liberalizing arms exports. This change has expanded options for both the government and industry, making it easier to use defense equipment transfers as a political tool.

However, defense equipment transfers require coordinated efforts across the entire government, and current preparedness remains insufficient. Amid ongoing changes in the nature of warfare, a comprehensive restructuring of policies has become necessary.

1. Defense Industry and the Self-Defense Forces

2. Defense Capabilities and the Defense Industry

3. The Changing Nature of Warfare

4. Globalization of the Defense Industry

5. Sustained Combat Capability

6. Q&A / Exchange of Business Cards

[Inquiries]

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