OTSUCHI, Iwate Prefecture—All of Ayuka Saito’s training in the Self-Defense Forces could not have prepared her for the life-and-death situation she faced while holding her baby. She even ...
Akira Saito, chief of staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, said in another news conference on Sept. 24 that the Russian patrol aircraft is believed to usually be engaged in search activities.
has been asked to resign and will be replaced on 19 July by Akira Saito, commander-in-chief of the Self Defense Fleet. An ...
The leader of the Maritime Self-Defense Force ... He will be replaced by Vice Admiral Akira Saito on 19 July. Vice Defense Minister Kazuo Masuda and General Yoshihide Yoshida, the Chief of ...