Japan Reports Surge in Airspace Violations by Chinese, Russian Aircraft

Japan saw a surge in airspace violations by Chinese and Russian aircraft during the first half of Fiscal Year 2026 following a decrease in 2025. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter aircraft 442 times from April 1-Sept. 30, which is the first half of Japan’s FY2026, according to Japan’s recently released scramble report. In comparison, the JASDF conducted 265 scrambles in the same time period in 2025. Overall, FY2025 saw 595 scrambles in FY2025. Of the FY2026 scrambles, 65 percent

Source: USNI News