Japan’s government announced a reinterpretation of Article 9 that will allow the Self‑Defense Forces to conduct offensive cyber operations targeting infrastructure used in cyber attacks. The change, effective October 1 2026, will be overseen by a government cyber‑management committee that authorizes actions on a case‑by‑case basis. Officials described the move as a response to the most complicated national‑security environment since World War II and part of a global trend where nations see cyber offense as a necessary complement to defense. Read more →