Reinhard Drifte is assistant director for regional security studies, International Institute for Strategic Studies, London.

• Preface -- Introduction -- Development and the Present Situation of Japan's Arms Production Capability -- Research and Development -- The Shipbuilding Industry -- The Aircraft Industry -- The Space and Missile Industry -- Arms Exports -- Conclusions -- The Exchange of Technology Agreement Between Japan and the United States, 3 November 1983 -- Detailed Arrangements for the Transfer of Military Technologies -- Japanese Companies Working in Arms-Related Sectors -- Coproduction Authorized Between the United States and Japan Since January 1, 1976 (as of June 15, 1980)