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Entry into Force of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology
June 17, 2026
On June 16, in Ottawa, the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada exchanged diplomatic notes informing each other that their respective internal procedures for the entry into force of the “Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology,” which was signed on January 27, 2026, was completed. Hence, this Agreement entered into force on June 16.
- The 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 stability. 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.
- This 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.
(Reference) Attachment
Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology ( English (PDF) 
/ Japanese (PDF) )