Japan Protests China After Radar Lock on Fighter Jets
In the wake of recent tensions, Japan and Australia expressed concern after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets near Okinawa. Japan’s Defense Ministry reported the incident involved a Chinese J-15 aircraft that intermittently targeted Japanese F-15 fighter jets during exercises. Both countries formally protested the act, while China defended its military exercises and accused the Japanese aircraft of harassment. Australia and Japan agreed to bolster military ties and encourage the region’s multilateral defense cooperation, further solidifying their relationship amid the incident.
John Q. Hosedrinker