Japanese military helicopter disappears from radar


A Japan Ground Self-Defence Force UH-60 helicopter, carrying several GSDF members, disappeared near Miyakojima on April 6, 2023. -YOMIURI SHIMBUN

TOKYO (AFP): A Japanese military helicopter with 10 people on board disappeared from radar on Thursday (April 6) near an island in the southern prefecture of Okinawa, according to an army spokesperson and media reports.

The aircraft went missing around 4.30 pm (0730 GMT), with the Ground Self-Defense Forces scrambling to assess the situation and gather information, the official said without elaborating.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Japan , military , helicopter , missing

Next In Aseanplus News

China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan
Ringgit opens steady at 3.96 vs greenback as US-Japan intervention talks heat up
FBM KLCI defies gravity as foreign buying continues
Rescue efforts under way after Philippine ferry sinks, leaving 18 dead
'No alert from crew': Philippine ferry survivor describes scenes of panic
HK celeb couple Sean Lau and Amy Kwok seen enjoying holiday together in Yunnan
China's Anta Sports muscles in with US$1.8bil move for 29.1% Puma stake
VinFast teams up with Autobrains to develop low-cost self-driving tech
A faster, better green lane at KLIA�
Countries ease advisories for Sabah

Others Also Read