TOKYO -- Chronic equipment problems and a parts shortage prevent a fleet of Japanese patrol aircraft from operating at optimum capacity, a report released Friday by an independent national agency shows.
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Japan's maritime patrol planes hampered by equipment problems: report
Parts shortage also keeps P-1 reconnaissance fleet from operating at capacity
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The Kawasaki P-1 patrol plane entered service in 2013. The fleet has grown to 35 units. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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