Defense chief inspects MSDF antipiracy operations off Somalia

Defense chief inspects MSDF antipiracy operations off Somalia

Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada inspects the Maritime Self-Defense Force's antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on Aug. 15, 2016, from an MSDF P-3C patrol aircraft. Inada visited Djibouti, where the MSDF has set up an air base, and met with its personnel engaged in the multinational piracy mission. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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