The Japanese Ministry of Defense on January 5 2026 released information regarding the emergency takeoff (scramble) carried out by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on December 29 and 30 2025, following the risk of airspace violations in the East China Sea and Pacific Ocean.
According to the statement, fighter aircraft from the Southwest Air Command were deployed to respond to the incident and monitor air activity that was considered sensitive around Japanese territory.
On December 29 of the year Reiwa 7 (2025), it was confirmed that Chinese military aircraft, including H-6 bombers, J-16 fighter jets, and Y-9 intelligence gathering aircraft, crossed the airspace between the main island of Okinawa and Miyako Island, moving towards the Pacific Ocean. In response to this movement, the JASDF immediately carried out an emergency takeoff of fighter aircraft for monitoring and response.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces said they would maintain full readiness 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to protect the national territory and ensure the peaceful life of the people, while strengthening continuous monitoring of air activity in the region.
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