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The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The impact of the recent flight of four nuclear-capable bombers on regional strategic stability in East Asia should not be underestimated.

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to escort the bombers, while South Korean aircraft fired warning shots against a Russian plane that reportedly violated the country's airspace.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first time in over a month, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has publicized the interception of a foreign military aircraft.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
981 out of 999 scrambles were conducted against Chinese and Russian military aircraft.

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force aircraft conducted another incursion into the Miyako Strait on April 1.

Japan Scrambles Aircraft to Intercept 2 PLAAF Spy Planes in East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Aircraft to Intercept 2 PLAAF Spy Planes in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first intercept of two Shaanxi Y-9J maritime patrol aircraft in 2019.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jet to Intercept Chinese Spy Aircraft

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jet to Intercept Chinese Spy Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The intercept took place on February 23 and is the first after an eight-week hiatus.
Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane Over East China Sea

Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time this month, Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept a PLANAF aircraft in the East China Sea.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Chinese Y-9JB Aircraft Over East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Chinese Y-9JB Aircraft Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force intercepted a PLANAF spy plane near Okinawa on December 14.

Japan Intercepts Chinese Electronic Warfare and Surveillance Aircraft Over East China Sea

Japan Intercepts Chinese Electronic Warfare and Surveillance Aircraft Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force intercepted a PLANAF spy plane over the East China Sea and Tsushima Strait on November 26.

Don’t Underestimate China’s Flying Shark

Don’t Underestimate China’s Flying Shark

By Abraham Ait
The evolution of the J-15 Into a world leading carrier-based fighter and its implications.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Chinese Spy Plane

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Chinese Spy Plane

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force intercepted a Chinese military surveillance aircraft in the Sea of Japan on October 29.

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