MSDF drops missile, orders hush-up
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force accidentally dropped a SSM1B sea-to-sea missile two years ago and senior officers tried to cover up the incident.
The troops had used a forklift to carry a plastic missile launcher containing a missile to a storage area at the Etajima missile range. However the carrier on the forklift was made for metal launchers, making it unstable. The missile dropped onto the ground after hitting a electricity pole and leaked fuel.
The MSDF is still trying to determine if the missile can be used again.
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