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Japan Accuses China of Aggressive Jet Lock-On Incident

12/29/2025

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On December 6, Japan accused Chinese Shenyang J-15 jets, from the aircraft carrier Liaoning, of locking onto Japan's F-15 jets with fire control radars.
The incident occurred near the Miyako Strait as Japan and China exchanged provocation accusations, with China saying Japanese jets disrupted its naval exercises.
The event underscores the J-15's growing role in China's air arsenal.

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On December 6, Japan accused Chinese Shenyang J-15 jets, from the aircraft carrier Liaoning, of locking onto Japan's F-15 jets with fire control radars.
The incident occurred near the Miyako Strait as Japan and China exchanged provocation accusations, with China saying Japanese jets disrupted its naval exercises.
The event underscores the J-15's growing role in China's air arsenal.