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Signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology
January 28, 2026
On January 28 (January 27, local time), in Ottawa, Canada, H.E. Mr. YAMANOUCHI Kanji, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Canada, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defense of Canada, signed the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology. The Agreement will enter into force after the completion of the necessary procedures between the governments of the two countries.
- This Agreement establishes a legal framework for the Governments of Japan and Canada regarding the handling of defense equipment and technology to be transferred between the two governments in order to implement projects to be jointly determined including those contributing to international peace and security. Specifically, it stipulates procedures to determine and confirm each specific transfer as well as basic rules on the proper use of the transferred defense equipment and technology.
- The Agreement will ensure appropriate control over the defense equipment and technology transferred between Japan and Canada, especially regarding any subsequent transfer to a third party or any extra-purpose use. It is expected that this Agreement will contribute to closer cooperation between Japan and Canada for defense equipment and technology, and maintaining and improving the production and technological bases for Japan’s defense industry, thereby contributing to the security of Japan.