Japan’s Ministry of Defense released information on January 5, 2026, regarding emergency scrambles carried out by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on December 29 and 30, due to the risk of airspace violations in the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan Considers Using SeaGuardian Drones to Counter Chinese UAVs and Reduce Fighter Jet Costs
Japan’s Ministry of Defense is considering expanding the use of drones to address the growing presence of Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the region, partially replacing fighter jet takeoffs.
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