Overview

• A Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora flew an Operation NEON sortie from Kadena Air Base in international airspace to document suspected North Korean sanctions evasion.
• CBS News, embedded on the patrol, recorded multiple Chinese fighter intercepts, including one shadowing the aircraft for about 30 minutes.
• Another Chinese jet closed to roughly four wing lengths, estimated at under 200 feet, before breaking off without incident.
• Brigadier General Jeff Davis said the mission remains underway with an emphasis on professionalism and safety for the crew.
• Imagery and logs gathered during the flight feed U.N. sanctions enforcement, as analysts note China’s economic ties to Pyongyang and Russia’s growing support reduce pressure on North Korea.