Japan suspects China flew three spy balloons over country

Japan says past aerial objects likely Chinese spy balloons

A fresh analysis of unidentified aerial objects that flew over Japan’s airspace in recent years “strongly” suggests they were Chinese spy balloons, according to Tokyo’s defence ministry. “After further analysis of specific balloon-shaped flying objects previously identified in Japanese airspace, including those in November 2019, June 2020 and September 2021, we have concluded that the balloons are strongly presumed to be unmanned reconnaissance …

Japan: Past aerial objects likely China spy balloons

TOKYO: A fresh analysis of unidentified aerial objects that flew over Japan's airspace in recent years "strongly" suggests they were Chinese spy balloons, according to Tokyo's Defense Ministry."After further analysis of specific balloon-shaped flying objects previously identified in Japanese airspace, including those in November 2019, June 2020 and September 2021, we have concluded that the balloons are strongly presumed to be unmanned reconnais…

Japan 'strongly presumes' Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace between 2019, 2021

Japan said Tuesday it 'strongly' suspects three Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace between 2019 and 2021. Three objects were detected between November 2019 and September 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Defence said.

Japan Also Suspects China of Flying Spy Balloons

Japan enters the brouhaha about suspected Chinese spy balloons. Authorities cite three incidents. And they're rethinking how they defend their skies.

Now Japan says objects over its airspace could be Chinese spy balloons

‘Even if it’s a balloon, entering our airspace without permission is a territorial violation’

Japan 'strongly presumes' Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace

Japan said Tuesday it "strongly" suspects three Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace between 2019 and 2021.