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Japan scrambles fighters after Chinese military aircraft approach Okinawa

Last observed 2026-10-21 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

Japan scrambled fighters on October 19, 2026, after two Chinese drones and a Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft flew near Okinawa during Keen Sword 27.

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Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

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