A Maritime Self-Defense Force Captain 1st Class leaked information containing "designated secrets" that require a high degree of information security to his former employees. An interview with a Ministry of Defense official revealed that
In March, when he was serving as the commander of the Intelligence Service Group, the Maritime Self-Defense Force's first lieutenant commander asked his ex-boss, who had already retired, to reveal information about Japan's surroundings, which is a "special secret" stipulated by the Special Secrets Protection Law. On the 26th, he was dismissed on disciplinary action for leaking information about the situation.
According to interviews with Ministry of Defense officials, this "special secret" contained information provided by the United States to Japan.
It is said that it was mainly information such as the position of foreign ships sailing around Japan, and it was not confirmed that it was leaked to anyone other than OB.
At a press conference on the 26th, Chief of Staff Ryo Sakai of the Maritime Self-Defense Force said, "There is no doubt that the trust in the information management of the Maritime Self-Defense Force has been undermined. Going forward, we will work sincerely to regain the trust of the countries concerned." I'm here.
In response to this issue, the Ministry of Defense has set up a committee to consider measures to prevent recurrence, and plans to compile concrete measures by March next year.