Overview
- Japan’s defense ministry says Chinese J-15s intermittently targeted Japanese F-15s with fire-control radar in two episodes south of Okinawa.
- The radar illuminations lasted about three minutes late afternoon and about 30 minutes at night, with no injuries or damage reported.
- Officials said there was no violation of Japanese airspace as the Chinese carrier Liaoning conducted flight operations near the Miyako area.
- Beijing defended its training as preannounced and accused Japanese aircraft of harassment, while Tokyo lodged a formal protest.
- During talks in Tokyo, Australia expressed deep concern and agreed with Japan to strengthen defense coordination in the region.