JASDF scrambles 8 F-15Js to intercept Chinese plane entering disputed islands

The JASDF scrambled eight F-15Js and one E-2C to intercept a Y-12F from China’s state oceanic administration, which flew past south of one of the disputed islets, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, this morning.

Japan’s Defense Ministry said this is the first time a Chinese aircraft had intruded into Japan’s airspace near the disputed islands.

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