U.S. nuclear-capable B-52 bombers flew over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, escorted by Japanese fighter jets, in a powerful demonstration of allied strength following recent Chinese and Russian military activities around Japan and South Korea. Tokyo confirmed the mission on Thursday, describing it as a reaffirmation of the allies’ commitment to regional stability and deterrence.

Reinforcing Allied Resolve

Japan’s defence ministry said the joint operation with the United States aimed to “reaffirm their strong resolve to prevent any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force.” The exercise involved two U.S. B-52 bombers flying alongside three Japanese F-35 stealth fighters and three F-15 air-superiority jets. It marked the first visible U.S. military show of presence since China

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