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Ambassador Mike Waltz @michaelgwaltz - This is a big deal. Japan is an ally truly stepping up to ensure the Pacific stays free and open. 
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Visioner @visionergeo
BREAKING - The Japanese government has approved a major relaxation of arms export rules, effectively ending the post-war pacifism era and opening the country's military-industrial complex to the global market.
Japan, with a $60 billion military budget, already produces high-tech systems — ranging from submarines and warships to its own missiles, tanks, and combat aircraft. Corporations like Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric are beginning massive hiring and factory expansions, expecting defense sales to grow by more than 50% by 2031.
As a first practical step, Tokyo plans to supply second-hand missile frigates to the Philippines to strengthen the balance against China in the South China Sea, as well as joint projects with Poland in the fields of electronic warfare and anti-drone systems.
Additionally, Ukraine is expected to join this initiative: an industrial group is already being formed in Tokyo to combine the efforts of Japanese and Ukrainian drone manufacturers.
Although the ban on supplying weapons to active war zones remains, the formation of supply chains independent from the U.S. in Asia makes Japan a serious competitor, including for South Korea and Israel.
At the same time, the country's relatively unique and self-sufficient technological base allows it to quickly take a position in the niche of air defense components and systems, offering allies an alternative to the overburdened U.S. defense industry.
See the latest updates with us: @visionergeo
https://x.com/michaelgwaltz/status/2044534395852263799

Ambassador Mike Waltz @michaelgwaltz - 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by trade on the sea. It has been stopped.
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OSINTdefender @sentdefender
In a statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), he states that the blockade of Iranian ports “has been fully implemented as U.S. forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East.” Cooper adds that since the blockade begin on Monday, roughly 36 hours ago, “U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.”
https://x.com/michaelgwaltz/status/2044243593003450481

America First Republicans of New Jersey @AmericaFirstNJ - Joe HATHAWAY is the unabashed MAGA FIREBRAND President Trump needs in Congress!
President Trump needs reinforcements in the U.S. House to PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT and usher in MASS DEPORTATIONS of ALL illegal aliens
On Thursday, April 16, VOTE JOE HATHAWAY, stand with TRUMP, and reject Socialist Analilia Mejia who wants to abolish ICE @HathawayForNJ11
https://x.com/AmericaFirstNJ/status/2044116619887055285

Analilia Mejia for NJ @AnaliliaForNJ - Early voting has ended, so there’s no in-person voting today. But you can still drop off a vote-by-mail ballot today at a secure ballot box. Election Day is tomorrow. [today] Make your plan to vote at 
https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml 
Polls are open 6 AM to 8 PM.
https://x.com/AnaliliaForNJ/status/2044428535817777480

Andrew Leyden @PenguinSix - The @FLOTUS spoke at a roundtable with the House Ways and Means Committee today to advocate for greater help for foster children, especially those who "age out" of the system when they turn 18 years old.
https://x.com/PenguinSix/status/2044510929992200268

Andrew Leyden @PenguinSix - Here is my vlog from the media preview of the baby elephant: 
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zVjtX1CMYkg
https://x.com/PenguinSix/status/2044450241764524477
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