防衛省、「あたご」衝突事故説明で批判浴びる | 英語のニュース

Defense Ministry pressured over Atago

The Atago, which was equipped with the Aegis radar system, hit the fishing boat Feb. 19, leaving two fishermen — a father and son — missing.

Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba questioned the Atago's duty officer before the official probe started. Initially, the ministry lied to the Coast Guard about questioning the officer. (AP, Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: March 7, 2008

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National News Defense Ministry pressured over Atago The Defense Ministry is under fire after allegedly trying to cover up how a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer crashed into a small fishing boat. The Atago, which was equipped with the Aegis radar system, hit the fishing boat Feb. 19, leaving two fishermen — a father and son — missing. Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba questioned the Atago's duty officer before the official probe started. Initially, the ministry lied to the Coast Guard about questioning the officer. (AP, Kyodo News) Shukan ST: March 7, 2008 (C) All rights reserved