Japan's intelligence-gathering mission in Middle East

Japan's intelligence-gathering mission in Middle East

Undated file photo shows a P-3C patrol plane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The MSDF dispatched two P-3C planes to the Middle East on Jan. 11, 2020, for Japan's first long-term intelligence-gathering mission abroad. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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