The United States stepped up military coordination with Japan this week as Chinese naval and air drills continued near Japanese territory, intensifying a fast-rising security standoff in the region.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said six SDF fighter jets, including F-35s and F-15s, trained with two U.S. B-52 bombers on Wednesday to reinforce joint deterrence against any attempt to alter the regional status quo by force.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇯🇵 US nuclear-capable B-52 bombers fly alongside Japanese fighter jets in show of force, following Chinese and Russian drills. pic.twitter.com/iUHS9prJTp
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) December 11, 2025
On Thursday, the nuclear-powered USS George Washington arrived in Yokosuka after completing joint missions with allied forces.
The show of force followed a China-Russia joint air patrol that passed near Japanese and South Korean airspace, adding to Tokyo’s concern.
U.S. B-52 bombers flew in formation with Japanese fighters over the Sea of Japan, in a display of alliance amid Chinese anger over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan https://t.co/WNW5BsRb1v
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) December 11, 2025
Tensions spiked further after Japan accused Chinese fighter jets of locking radars on its F-15s, a signal of potential attack. Beijing denied wrongdoing, accusing Tokyo of harassment.
Relations have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned Japan could respond militarily to a Chinese assault on Taiwan.
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