Yasukazu Kohno
Yasukazu Kohno is a prominent Japanese politician who serves as the Minister of Defense. He has been involved in various defense-related initiatives and is known for his efforts to enhance Japan's security capabilities. Recently, he has been in the news for advocating the promotion of weapon exports, emphasizing a strategy of 'top sales' to strengthen Japan’s defense industry while inspecting a destroyer, reflecting Japan's evolving defense policies.
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Yasukazu Kohno explained the comprehensive lifting of arms exports.
小泉防衛相、武器輸出の全面的解禁を説明 ヘグセス国防長官「支持」：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-05-30
Yasukazu Kohno is involved in discussions with the Philippines regarding radar illumination.
小泉防衛相、レーダー照射めぐりフィリピンと協議 「強い懸念」共有：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-18Yasukazu Kohno visited Okinawa for the first time to discuss reducing base burdens and strengthening southwestern defense.
小泉防衛相が初の沖縄入り 「基地負担軽減と南西防衛強化を進める」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-22Yasukazu Kohno is promoting weapon exports with a focus on strengthening top sales.
小泉防衛相、武器輸出推進へ「トップセールス強化」 護衛艦視察で：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-11Yasukazu Kohno is promoting weapon exports with a focus on strengthening top sales.
小泉防衛相、武器輸出推進へ「トップセールス強化」 護衛艦視察で：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-25