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Oct 16, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
Okinawa governor accepts Osprey deployment at Futenma
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Okinawa Governor Genta Koja said Friday he accepts the deployment of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at Futenma air station, reversing the prefecture’s long-standing opposition. Previous Okinawa governments had opposed the aircraft’s presence since before they were first stationed there in 2012, citing safety concerns.
WHO: Okinawa Governor Genta Koja
WHAT: said he accepts the deployment of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey aircraft at Futenma air station
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Okinawa, Japan
WHY: Koja's reason for accepting the deployment was not reported.
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