Australia, Unsafe Skies and Military Plane

Australia Angry As Chinese Fighter Jet Releases Flares Near Aussie Military Plane
Australia is fuming because a Chinese military plane released flares close to its military plane in South China Sea. The Australian government said on Thursday (February 13) raised concerns about the incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and China's People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF)
Unsafe Skies: Chinese Fighter Threatens Australian Plane with Close Encounter
In a tense and potentially dangerous encounter in the South China Sea, a Chinese fighter jet came dangerously close to an Australian military plane. The incident, described by Australian Defence officials as “unsafe and unprofessional,
Australia expresses concern over “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter with Chinese aircraft
The Australian Government has raised concerns with China following an incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and a People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF) J-16 fighter aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday.
Australia Accuses PLA Jet of Unsafe Actions Over South China Sea
Australia has accused the Chinese air force of an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with one of Canberra’s military aircraft over the South China Sea during a routine maritime surveillance operation.
Beijing accused of ‘unsafe’ conduct after fighter jet drops flares over South China Sea
Australia has accused Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct after claiming a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea.
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea (SCS) on 11 February 2025. The Australian government issued a statement two days later describing the interaction as “unsafe and unprofessional” on China’s part.
DFA 'concerned' over Chinese aircraft's 'unsafe maneuvers' against Australian plane
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it is concerned over a Chinese fighter jet's "unsafe maneuvers" and the firing of flares near an Australian aircraft while the latter was patrolling at the West Philippine Sea.
Chinese jet accused of dropping flares near Australian plane patrolling South China Sea
Canberra criticised the ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ manoeuvre that posed a risk to the aircraft and personnel.
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