Chinese jets direct weapons radar on Japanese aircraft

Reuters: “These radar illuminations went beyond what is necessary for the safe flight of aircraft,” Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi posted on X, adding that Japan had lodged a protest with China over Saturday’s “regrettable” incident.

Meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles in Tokyo, Koizumi said Japan would respond “resolutely and calmly” to China’s conduct to maintain regional peace and stability…