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沖縄周辺で空母から発着100回 6、7日に中国「遼寧」の艦載機
100 Takeoffs and Landings from Aircraft Carrier near Okinawa on June 6 and 7 by China's Liaoning Carrier-Based Aircraft
Tokyo Shimbun | Local Language | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
On June 6 and 7, China's Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning conducted about 100 takeoffs and landings of its carrier-based fighter jets and helicopters near Okinawa. The operations took place over the Pacific, between Okinawa's main island and Miyako Island on the 6th, and between Okinawa main island and Minami-Daito Island on the 7th.
On June 6, a J-15 fighter jet from the Liaoning intermittently illuminated a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter with its radar, prompting a formal protest from the Japanese government. The Liaoning, accompanied by three missile destroyers, sailed southward between Okinawa main island and Miyako Island before altering course northeastward from about 270 kilometers west of Okidaito Island.
The carrier-based aircraft made repeated takeoffs and landings, about 50 on each day, without entering Japanese territorial waters or violating airspace. Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ships monitored the deployment, and Air Self-Defense Force aircraft scrambled in response.
Hegseth calls on US allies to shoulder more defense burden
NHK | English | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized US defense priorities focused on deterring China and increasing defense burden sharing among US allies and partners. Speaking at a forum in California, he highlighted four key areas: defending the US homeland and western hemisphere; deterring China through strength rather than confrontation; urging allies and partners to increase their defense contributions; and boosting the US defense industrial base.
Hegseth stressed that maintaining a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is essential for sustained peace, clarifying that the US does not intend to "strangle China's growth." He argued that the US and its allies must be strong enough in the region to prevent any aggression, thereby preserving peace and stability.
He called on US allies to contribute more to their defense budgets, warning that free riding by allies would no longer be accepted. Hegseth praised NATO's commitment to allocate five percent of GDP to defense and expressed hope that Indo-Pacific allies will adopt a similar approach in the coming years using the NATO model.
Japan and Australia launch new ‘strategic defense’ framework
Japan Times | English | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
Japan and Australia have launched a new "framework for strategic defense coordination" to enhance cooperation amid growing concerns about Chinese military activities in the region. This initiative was announced during a meeting of their defense chiefs in Tokyo.
The framework will establish a comprehensive annual meeting involving representatives from both countries' defense ministries, militaries, and intelligence communities. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi of Japan and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, emphasized that the collaboration aims to improve effectiveness and strategic alignment across all levels and scenarios.
Key areas of collaboration under the framework include cyber, space, logistics, and supply-chain management, reflecting the broad scope of the partnership. The move comes amid deteriorating ties between Tokyo and Beijing, marking the lowest point in over a decade.
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