Defense chief inspects MSDF antipiracy operations off Somalia

Defense chief inspects MSDF antipiracy operations off Somalia

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

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