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US and Japan Conduct Joint Military Drills Amid Growing Tensions with China in Indo-Pacific Region
Dec 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
US strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets conducted joint military exercises near Japan's airspace as tensions with China escalate following radar-locking incidents and China-Russia joint bomber flights. The drills demonstrate the strong US-Japan alliance and their commitment to regional security amid deteriorating relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
Russia-China Military Cooperation: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Near Japan Prompting International Concern
Dec 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers conducted a coordinated long-distance flight near Japan, prompting defensive responses from Japan and South Korea. The eight-hour operation, involving Tu-95 and H-6 bombers along with J-16 fighters, has escalated regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan, with the US affirming its unwavering commitment to Japanese security.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russian and Chinese Forces Conduct Joint Aerial Patrols Near Territory
Dec 10, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Japanese defense forces mobilized jets in response to joint Russian-Chinese aerial patrols around Japanese territory, highlighting escalating regional tensions. The operation involved nuclear-capable bombers and fighter jets traversing international waters between Okinawa and Miyako islands, prompting Japan's Defense Minister to express serious security concerns amid deteriorating relations with Beijing.