Japan’s Ministry of Defense reported a sharp increase in emergency interceptions by the Air Self-Defense Force in December 2025.
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Japan conducts emergency scrambles following Chinese air activity in the East China Sea
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 Air Force scrambles fighters after risk of airspace violation
On November 19, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters conducted emergency takeoffs in response to a potential risk of Japanese airspace violation.
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