US Denies Return of Futenma Base Without Longer Runway in Okinawa

The US Department of Defense has stated that the Futenma Air Base in Okinawa will not be returned unless Japan selects a longer alternative runway, addressing concerns about reduced operational capability due to a shorter runway at the planned relocation site.

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NHK WorldJapanese196d ago

米国防総省“長い別の滑走路なしでは普天間基地返還せず”

沖縄のアメリカ軍普天間基地の名護市辺野古への移設をめぐり、アメリカ国防総省が、移設に伴う滑走路の短縮による能力低下を指摘した議会の調査機関に対し、日本政府がより長い別の滑走路を選定しないかぎり普天間基地は返還されないと回答していたことが分かりました。これに対して防衛省は、緊急時に民間空港を使用できるとして返還されないことは想定していないとしています。

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US Denies Return of Futenma Base Without Longer Runway in Okinawa

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米国防総省“長い別の滑走路なしでは普天間基地返還せず”

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US Denies Return of Futenma Base Without Longer Runway in Okinawa

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米国防総省“長い別の滑走路なしでは普天間基地 返還せず”

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米国防総省“長い別の滑走路なしでは普天間基地返還せず”