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World · 8 December 2025

Japan PM Takaichi Vows Resolute Response After Chinese Jets Lock Radar on Japanese F-15s

Japan PM Takaichi Vows Resolute Response After Chinese Jets Lock Radar on Japanese F-15s

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to respond resolutely after Chinese J-15 fighter jets from the Liaoning aircraft carrier twice locked fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s near Okinawa on Saturday. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi called it extremely regrettable and dangerous, formally protesting to Beijing. China disputed the claims, saying Japanese aircraft repeatedly disrupted its announced training exercises. The first such disclosed incident between the nations occurred amid heightened tensions following Takaichi's recent Taiwan defense comments.

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