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Japanese and U.S. defence chiefs condemned China’s radar lock on Japanese jets as hostile and agreed to strengthen alliance deterrence amid worsening Indo-Pacific security.
- On Dec 12, Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth held phone talks, expressing serious concern and reaffirming close cooperation; both agreed China’s actions do not support Asia-Pacific peace.
- Tokyo says Chinese J‑15 fighters locked fire-control radar onto Japanese F‑15 jets in two incidents near Okinawa on Dec 6, over around 30 minutes, seen as a prelude to weapons deployment.
- Koizumi said the call lasted about 40 minutes and covered the radar incident and a joint Chinese and Russian bomber flight around Japan, while ministers discussed boosting defence spending and exercises across the Nansei Islands.
- They agreed to arrange a Koizumi visit to the United States in the coming year and Japan will maintain vigilant surveillance, responding calmly and resolutely, Koizumi said.
- Both chiefs underscored strengthening Japan‑U.S. alliance deterrence amid a rapidly deteriorating Indo‑Pacific security situation, fuelled by tensions linked to the Japanese premier’s November military deployment comments.
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