Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
China issued 'disconcerting' warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Friday.
China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; 'disconcerting' warning issued, says minister Richard Marles
On Friday morning, three planes from Sydney bound for the New Zealand cities of Christchurch and Queenstown were in the air when they were warned by a Chinese warship of a live-fire exercise.
‘Disconcerting’ warning to planes over Chinese live-fire exercises
Airliners were crossing the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret
Australia Warns Airlines to Beware of a Chinese Navy Live-Fire Exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire ex
Chinese Warning of Live-Fire Drills Leads to Flight Diversions Off Australia
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial fligh
China showing it can ‘project force’ against Australia and New Zealand
An unprecedented number of military assets have been deployed to monitor Chinese ships operating off the Australian coastline.
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Australia Challenges China's Surprise Military Drills: Aviation Chaos Ensues
Australia accused China of inadequate notice for live-fire drills affecting flights between Australia and New Zealand.
‘We are keeping close watch’: Marles weighs in on Chinese warships off Sydney coast
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The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along ...