Japan approves deal to provide ammunition to allies in combat zones

Japanese lawmakers have ratified agreements to provide U.S., British and Australian forces with ammunition in combat zones.


Japan's upper house of parliament passed the Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreements this week, Kyodo news agency reported Friday.

The ACSA is an accord that allows for an exchange of not only ammunition but also goods and transportation services across bilateral alliances or partnerships with the three other countries.

The new agreement amends existing Japanese deals with the United States and Australia and covers the recently signed ASCA with Britain.

Previous conventions held that Japan was only allowed to provide supplies to the other militaries in non-combat zones.
 [upi.com]
14/4/17
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