A Japanese navy destroyer sails in the Philippine Sea. File photo: US Navy
Japan’s former navy chief sacked, under probe over alleged state secret leak
- An investigation panel apparently judged Hiroshi Yamamura responsible for supervising a captain who is suspected of the leak that occurred a few years ago
- This is the first time such a breach has come to light since a secrecy law was enacted in 2014
A Japanese navy destroyer sails in the Philippine Sea. File photo: US Navy