Summary
Japan's Defense Ministry reported that Russia and China have sent military aircraft and ships near Japan to gather intelligence. These actions happen as Japan is boosting its military capabilities due to what it calls a challenging security environment. Japan continues to monitor these activities closely using its air and maritime forces.
Key Facts
- Japan's Defense Ministry stated that Russian and Chinese aircraft and ships have been near Japan's territory.
- Russia and China have a partnership and regularly show their military presence near Japan.
- A Russian spy ship, Kareliya, and a reconnaissance aircraft have traveled through Japanese waters and airspace.
- The Russian ship moved from the East China Sea to the Sea of Japan.
- A Chinese intelligence ship also traveled through Japanese waters into the Philippine Sea.
- Japan has responded by monitoring these activities with its own defense forces.
- Japan views these actions as part of intelligence gathering by Russia and China.
- Japan is increasing its military strength with stealth jets and aircraft carriers.
