Japan suspends flights of 176 SDF choppers over defects

Japan suspends flights of 176 SDF choppers over defects

TOKYO, Japan - The Defense Agency suspended flights of 176 Self-Defense Force helicopters for safety checks after a gear in the tail rotor of an SH-60J Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol chopper (in file photo) was found cracked last week, agency officials said Oct. 17.

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