
Newly appointed Okinawa Governor Koja stated it is unrealistic to call for a reversal of Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft deployment, breaking from predecessors' opposition.
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Previous prefectural governments opposed tilt-rotor aircraft deployment since 2012 due to safety concerns.
Previous prefectural governments, under governors critical of US bases, had opposed the deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft since before they were first stationed at the base in 2012, citing safety concerns. Koja assumed the post of Okinawa governor late last month.
“More than 10 years have passed since the deployment. Considering that the Self-Defence Forces operate the aircraft, it is not realistic to call for a reversal of their deployment or use,” Koja told reporters at the prefectural government office.
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