"Japanese Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi has accused Chinese fighter jets of directing their fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft during two separate incidents over international waters near the island of Okinawa. In a post on X early on Sunday, Koizumi said that Tokyo has lodged a strong protest about the two incidents and made a stern demand for measures to prevent recurrence. list of 3 itemsend of list The radar illumination was a dangerous act that exceeded the range necessary for safe aircraft flight, he added."
"The encounters over the islands, which are close to disputed territory claimed by both Japan and China, are the most serious run-ins between the two militaries in years. They came as relations between the two countries sour over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declaring in November that Tokyo could respond to Chinese military action against Taiwan if the moves also threatened Japan's security. Democratically governed Taiwan is claimed by Beijing and lies just 110km (68.4 miles) from Japan's westernmost Yonaguni Island."
Chinese J-15 jets were accused of directing fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft during two incidents over international waters near Okinawa. Tokyo lodged a strong protest and demanded measures to prevent recurrence. Radar illumination exceeded ranges necessary for safe flight and a fire-control radar lock signals a potential attack, forcing evasive action. The encounters occurred near disputed territory claimed by both countries and marked the most serious military run-ins in years. Tensions have risen after statements that Japan could respond to Chinese action against Taiwan. Japan hosts a large U.S. military presence, with many forces based in Okinawa.
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