Japan Intercepts Chinese WZ-7 High-Altitude Drones Flying Through Miyako Strait

Chinese state media recently featured the WZ-7 alongside other PLA reconnaissance drones, describing the platforms as providing reconnaissance and targeting support to the PLA Army, Navy and Rocket Force. Japan reported on Nov. 2, 2026 that its air force intercepted once again China’s WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance jet drone as it was flying around Japanese airspace […]