Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Japan to set up spy agency

Local media in Japan are reporting the country will set up a new human intelligence unit. The spy service will be the first for any branch of the nation's military.

According to reports, the human intelligence group is expected to have around 70 members. Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces have a centralized intelligence unit. But the unit has reportedly been unable to use people to gather information, relying instead on satellite images and radio signals. (more) (video)