The Chinese navy conducted a sharp shooting against the air and sea targets in the Pacific Ocean
Chinese government television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday. The practice caused diplomatic tension with the military forces in the region, and the United States, with Australia and New Zealand. Without noting the exact location of the military practice, the report stated that this The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) included coordination and display operations.
Video: The formation of PLA marine warships, which consists of the type 055, the large destroyed zunyi, the type 054A Hengyang frigate and the comprehensive renovation ship of type 903 Weishanhu recently conducted combat exercises in the maximum seas in the South Pacific. It was a routine exercise pic.twitter.com/5lh9krqpgj
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He led the Naval Association 055 Stealt Rocket Destroyer Cunyi, to which the type 054a Figatt Hengjang joined the type 903 vejanhu. According to the report, during the direct shooting They also simulated the disposal of an unidentified ship and weather threats. Because of the exercise, 49 flights had to be re -directed on Friday and the aircraft avoided the area during the weekend. Australia and New Zealand have deployed military origins, including the P-8A Sea Patrol plane to monitor the Chinese warships that
The exercises were carried out about 650 km southeast of Sydney in the Sea of Tasman.
Australian Defense Secretary Richard Marles Beijing criticized the lack of a suitable prior notice of this practice. However, Beijing rejected the Australian accusations and stressed this This practice was implemented on international waters, away from the Australian coast, and many security warnings were issued in advance. The 13,000 Tonne Cuny game, which was launched in April 2023, is the largest combat ship in China and is widely considered one of the most advanced warships in its class. The ship contains 112 vertical beginners to launch different missiles and equipped with an ASA radar system for detection and tracking.
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