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11/02/2024 01:31:30 pm

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force

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Japan Reports Record Interceptions of Chinese Military Aircraft over East China Sea

Japan is concerned the stepped-up pace of PLAAF air patrols are also meant to test the air defenses protecting Tokyo.

Stronger

F-35 Stealth Fighter will Revive Japanese Militarism, Alleges China Armed Forces Website

JSDF's strategic focus will now move from the north, where it once guarded against threats from Russia, to the southwest where it stands ready to confront China,

More to come

China says Japan and South Korea can Expect Larger Military Air Patrols Close to their Airspace

PLAAF confirmed a formation of six of its H-6s flew in international airspace perilously close to the air defense zones of both Japan and South Korea.

Crafty

Japan, US Tried to Steal PLAAF Secrets in Miyako Strait Aerial Intercept, Alleges China

Japan's F-15s might have been intentionally provoking the Chinese jets to entice the latter into turning on their fire-control radars.

Cutting it close

China, Japan Agree on Air Contact System to Prevent Air Battles

It denounced that F-15's conduct as "dangerous and unprofessional and destroyed the freedom of navigation and over-flight endowed by international laws."

Stronger

Japanese Air Force Receives First Combat Ready F-35A Stealth Fighter

The acquisition of the F-35s is a key part of Japan's plan to re-arm the Japan Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with more modern weapons and equipment.

Big Boys

Japan’s Air Force to Operate Farther with Acquisition of New US-made Tanker Aircraft

The decision by JASDF allows for common operations and training with the U.S. Air Force.

The future for Japanese warfare

Japan Building ‘UAV Wingmen’ to Boost Lethality of its F-3 Stealth Fighter

The drones will autonomously decide how best to execute the pilot's orders.

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