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Air Defence Identification Zone

Air Defence Identification Zone
The Air Defense Identification Zone is airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of civil aircraft over land or water is required in the interest of national security. China's Defence Ministry announced its ADIZ over a vast area in the East China Sea on November 23, 2013, which covers the area around the Diaoyu islands, controlled by Japan and known as the Senkaku Islands. The establishment of this zone drew strong opposition from Japan, the US and South Korea, becoming a flashpoint in East Asian politics and security.
F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force prepare for take-off at Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido prefecture, in 2017. Photo: AFP
Japan

Russia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war

Japan scrambled its fighter jets 448 times in nine months last year. Most of the intercepts involved Russian or Chinese aircraft.

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South China Sea

As allies boost Taiwan Strait transits, why is the US going a different route?

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Taiwan

Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

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China’s military drills

2 Chinese, 7 Russian jets enter South Korean air defence zone near Japan

Chinese defence ministry cites annual joint strategic patrol with Russia, hours after South Korea says aircraft did not violate airspace.

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The South Korean military deployed fighter jets “to prepare for any contingencies”. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Taiwan says its medical evacuation flight ‘intimidated’ by Beijing’s warplanes

Incident in June may mark a new era of ‘aerial grey-zone harassment’, military source says.

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China's military weapons

China aims JY-27V radar at stealthy targets, such as US fifth-gen fighters

The CETC radar works with VHF radio waves and can be truck-mounted and folded for rapid set-up and evacuation.

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South China Sea

China accuses Philippine ships of violating sovereignty after latest collision

Both sides have accused the other of being to blame for the incident which took place near the Philippine-held Tithu island.

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The Philippines said the Chinese ship involved was part of a maritime militia but Beijing said it was a fishing boat. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.

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Taiwan

PLA sends planes, ships near Taiwan as Lai’s speech continues to cause ripples

Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, the PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.

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Taiwan

Taiwan probes fighter jet crash after latest incident involving Mirage planes

Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.

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Taiwan’s Mirage jets have encountered a range of operational issues, such as cockpit fogging and electrical problems. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

PLA drones circled Taiwan for hours, island’s defence ministry says

Rare report from island on PLA drone activity comes day after first Japan-Philippines drills in contested South China Sea.

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PLA drone flights around the entire island of Taiwan are rarely reported, but such missions have been “regularised”, according to one observer. Photo: Handout
China’s military

China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad

The two countries’ warplanes entered the area at the same time and were intercepted in international airspace, the joint US and Canadian military command said.

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China’s military

Rare sighting of mainland Chinese helicopter points to test of Taiwan defences

Helicopter drill may be part of anti-sub exercise as 23 PLA aircraft and seven vessels detected near strait in 24 hours from Sunday morning.

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Taiwan

Harder to respond: why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan

PLA exercise was planned before William Lai’s inauguration and calibrated to ‘signal displeasure, but hopefully not escalate’, says analyst.

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The People’s Liberation Army has launched a two-day exercise around Taiwan which could be a practice run for a blockade of the self-ruled island, according to analysts. Photo: CCTV
Japan

Tokyo ‘extremely concerned’ over rising tensions with Beijing in East China Sea

Japan deployed airborne early warning aircraft and at least one marine destroyer in response to Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islands in the East China Sea.

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A Japanese Self-Defence Force P-3C Orion surveillance plane flies over the disputed islands in 2011. Photo: AP
Taiwan election 2024

Taiwan elections: Beijing accuses DPP of ‘hyping’ PLA threat to win votes

The island will elect its next president in January, with William Lai, the independence-leaning party’s candidate, currently ahead in the polls.

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Taiwan

PLA sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan

The PLA sent 37 aircraft and 7 navy vessels around Taiwan between 6am on Friday and 6am on Saturday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said.

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China’s military

Record 16 PLA ships sent near Taiwan in one day, island’s defence ministry says

Number tops the previous high of 14 warships sent towards Taiwan as Beijing reacted to Nancy Pelosi’s visit in August.

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A giant TV screen at a Beijing shopping centre broadcasts news of PLA operations near Taiwan in August 2022. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Beijing should avoid ‘acting blindly’ on Taiwan: former mainland official

The remarks by Sun Yafu, an influential figure for cross-strait policy, offer a rare glimpse into mainland China’s strategy regarding strained ties with Taipei.

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Taiwan

‘We thank US’: Washington-Taipei arms deal goes ahead despite China’s warnings

Taiwan’s defence ministry says the missiles are needed to help deal with threats and provocation from the PLA.

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Taiwan

Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring

A balloon that came down on remote Taiwanese-held Dongyin island, close to mainland China’s coast, had no audiovisual recording equipment on board and was carrying only meteorological recording instruments, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said.

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A weather balloon landed on Dongyin, part of the Matsu Island group, off northern Taiwan. Photo: AP
China’s military

China outlines J-20 stealth fighter’s role in intercepting foreign jets

State broadcaster interviews J-20 stealth fighter pilots about encounters with rival forces and their readiness to risk their own lives.

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Introduced in 2017, China’s J-20 was the first non-US stealth fighter to enter service. Photo: Weibo
Taiwan

Mainland China sends 4-6 warships off Taiwan every day, island says

Beijing responds to Tsai Ing-wen’s Double Tenth Day speech, accusing her of distorting cross-strait relations, exaggerating threats and sabotaging ties.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s air force seeks record US$1 billion for equipment maintenance

The figure is nearly double the amount allocated in 2016, when Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen took office, and observers say the sharp increase is a response to the PLA’s attempts to intimidate the island.

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China’s military

Has China’s PLA expanded air control to ‘previously unreachable’ areas?

An article in the Chinese military’s official newspaper says the air force has been operating in ‘previously unreachable areas’.

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A Chinese pilot pictured during an exercise near Taiwan last week. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Taiwanese President Tsai observes live-fire drill from warship

Island’s leader watched on from a destroyer off the northeast coast and said the armed forces had shown their determination to defend Taiwan.

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen observed the drill from aboard the Keelung, a Kidd-class destroyer, on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Taiwan to hold island-wide air raid drills simulating PLA attacks

Annual event will run from July 25 to 28 and will test sirens and include emergency rescue and evacuation exercises.

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Taiwan

Patrols near Taiwan ‘necessary action against US collusion’, PLA says

Eastern Theatre Command statement accuses US of hypocrisy and betrayal of its alignment with the one-China policy.

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